choral
/'kɔ:rəl/
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Definition
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.
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
- related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir
- choral composition
- choral ensemble
Noun
- a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune