Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Related to or written for a choir or chorus: Describes something that is connected to, composed for, or intended to be sung by a group of singers, such as a choir or chorus.
   • Performed by a chorus or choir: Refers to music that is sung by a group of singers, as opposed to a soloist.

2. Noun:

   • A stately Protestant hymn tune: A simple, harmonized hymn, especially one associated with the Lutheran church. This form is often spelled chorale.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • The composer wrote a beautiful choral piece for the festival.
  • She has a strong interest in choral music and sings in three different choirs.
  • The choral society is rehearsing for their annual concert.

• Noun (chorale):

  • The congregation stood to sing the final choral.
  • Bach's harmonizations of Lutheran chorales are masterpieces.

Advanced Usage

• "Choral speaking": The recitation of a text, such as a poem, by a group of voices speaking in unison.
  • The elementary school class practiced choral speaking for their poetry presentation.

Variants and Related Words

• Chorale (n): The more common spelling for the noun form meaning a hymn or hymn tune. It is often used interchangeably with the noun 'choral'.
  • The choir sang a four-part chorale.
• Chorally (adv): In a choral manner; by or for a choir.
  • The piece was performed chorally by the entire ensemble.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Choir, choric, vocal (group).
• Noun (chorale): Hymn, psalm, canticle.

Related Phrases

• Choral director: The conductor or leader of a choir.
  • The choral director led the ensemble with great energy.
• Choral arrangement: A musical work that has been adapted for performance by a choir.
  • They performed a new choral arrangement of the popular song.

Adjective

1. related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir
   • choral composition
   • choral ensemble

Noun

1. a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune