Definitions for chorales

chorales cho·rale

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

Chorales is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 494 anagrams from letters in chorales (acehlors).

Definitions for chorales

noun

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

Origin of chorales

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

Examples for chorales

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for chorales
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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