Definitions for chorale

chorale cho·rale

Spelling: [kuh-ral, -rahl, kaw-, koh-; kawr-
IPA: /kəˈræl, -ˈrɑl, kɔ-, koʊ-; ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr-/

Chorale is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 230 anagrams from letters in chorale (acehlor).

Definitions for chorale

noun

  1. a hymn, especially one with strong harmonization:
  2. a group of singers specializing in singing church music; choir.

Origin of chorale

1835-45; German Choral, short for Choralgesang, translation of Latin cantus chorālis choral singing; see choral

Examples for chorale

Of his compositions there remain four suites for orchestra, some small pieces for cembalo and some chorale arrangements.

Likewise the notation of a chorale with a figured bass should not be omitted.

Then all the congregation sang the chorale, and the choir kept silence.

The chorale was the exact opposite of the motette of the Netherlands.

With them the popular type of tune was the chorale; and here they refused to give way to popular clamour.

Then came the epistle, the litany (which was sung), and the prelude to the chorale.

Later the chorale is sounded by the full band, with intermediate beats of rhythmic march.

It is not a play, it is a chorale of woe, malediction, and want.

The chorale was introduced by Luther; it was perfected by Bach.

Oppositional splendour is there, and the stained radiance of a Bachian chorale.

Word Value for chorale
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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