CHORAL

choral

(adjective) related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir; “choral composition”; “choral ensemble”

chorale, choral

(noun) a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

choral (not comparable)

Of, relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or a chorus.

Etymology 2

Noun

choral (plural chorals)

Alternative form of chorale

Anagrams

• lorcha, orchal

Source: Wiktionary


Cho"ral, a. Etym: [LL. choralis, fr. L. chorus. See Chorus.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to a choir or chorus; singing, sung, or adapted to be sung, in chorus or harmony. Choral service, a service of song.

Cho"ral, n. (Mus.)

Definition: A hymn tune; a simple sacred tune, sung in unison by the congregation; as, the Lutheran chorals. [Sometimes written chorale.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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