Antonyms for chorale

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuh-ral, -rahl, kaw-, koh-; kawr-uh l, kohr-

Phonetic Transcription : kəˈræl, -ˈrɑl, kɔ-, koʊ-; ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr-

silence

Definition of chorale

Origin : 1828, "sacred choral song," from German Choral "metrical hymn in Reformed church," shortened from Choralgesang "choral song," translating Medieval Latin cantus choralis, from Latin cantus (see chant (v.)) + choralis (see choral). The -e was added to indicate stress. Meaning "group of singers" is 1942.

As in psalm : noun song of praise
As in song : noun melody sung or played with musical instrument
As in glee club : noun singing club
As in chorus : noun group of singers
As in chorus : noun refrain
As in hymn : noun religious song

Example sentences :

The chorale was the exact opposite of the motette of the Netherlands.
Extract from : « A Popular History of the Art of Music » by W. S. B. Mathews

Likewise the notation of a Chorale with a figured bass should not be omitted.
Extract from : « Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2) » by Carl Engel

It is not a play, it is a chorale of woe, malediction, and want.
Extract from : « Iconoclasts » by James Huneker

Then came the epistle, the litany (which was sung), and the prelude to the chorale.
Extract from : « Bach » by Charles Francis Abdy Williams

Oppositional splendour is there, and the stained radiance of a Bachian chorale.
Extract from : « Unicorns » by James Huneker

The chorale was introduced by Luther; it was perfected by Bach.
Extract from : « The Great Events by Famous Historians, v. 13 » by Various

Then all the congregation sang the chorale, and the choir kept silence.
Extract from : « Music-Study in Germany » by Amy Fay

With them the popular type of tune was the chorale; and here they refused to give way to popular clamour.
Extract from : « History of the Moravian Church » by J. E. Hutton

Later the chorale is sounded by the full band, with intermediate beats of rhythmic march.
Extract from : « Symphonies and Their Meaning; Third Series, Modern Symphonies » by Philip H. Goepp

Of his compositions there remain four suites for orchestra, some small pieces for cembalo and some chorale arrangements.
Extract from : « Bach » by Charles Francis Abdy Williams

Synonyms for chorale

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