Synonyms for chorale
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kuh-ral, -rahl, kaw-, koh-; kawr-uh l, kohr- |
| Phonetic Transcription : kəˈræl, -ˈrɑl, kɔ-, koʊ-; ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr- |
Top 10 synonyms for chorale Other synonyms for the word chorale
- a cappella choir
- alleluia
- bob
- burden
- canticle
- carol
- carolers
- celebration
- chant
- choir
- choral
- chorale
- choristers
- chorus
- descant
- ditty
- eulogy
- evensong
- expression
- glee club
- golden oldie
- hallelujah
- hosanna
- laud
- lay
- lied
- Liederkranz
- Liedertafel
- littany
- lullaby
- lyric
- main section
- melody
- motif
- number
- ode
- oldie
- opera
- paean
- piece
- poem
- psalm
- recurrent verse
- refrain
- response
- ritornelle
- rock
- rock and roll
- round
- shanty
- shout
- singing group
- singing society
- song
- song of praise
- strain
- tune
- undersong
- vocal
- vocalists
- voices
- worship song
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for chorale
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