chorale
Translation
hymn tune, choir piece
Examples
The choir sang a beautiful Bach chorale.
The choir sang a beautiful Bach chorale.
Grammar Patterns
a type of hymn tune The choir sang a beautiful Bach chorale.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hymn, anthem, canticle
Etymology
From German 'Choral', from Latin 'choralis', meaning 'relating to a choir'.
Memory Tips
A 'chorale' is sung by a 'choir'. Notice the shared 'chor-' root.