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- [kuh-ral, -rahl, kaw-, koh-; kawr-uh l, kohr-]
- /kəˈræl, -ˈrɑl, kɔ-, koʊ-; ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr-/
- /kɒrˈɑːl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-ral, -rahl, kaw-, koh-; kawr-uh l, kohr-]
- /kəˈræl, -ˈrɑl, kɔ-, koʊ-; ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr-/
Definitions of chorale word
- countable noun chorale A chorale is a piece of music sung as part of a church service. 3
- countable noun chorale A chorale is a group of people who sing together. 3
- noun chorale a slow stately hymn tune, esp of the Lutheran Church 3
- noun chorale a choir or chorus 3
- noun chorale a hymn tune, esp. in the Lutheran service, with a simple melody and rhythm 3
- noun chorale a choral or instrumental composition based on such a tune 3
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Origin of chorale
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < German Choral, short for Choralgesang, translation of Latin cantus chorālis choral singing; see choral
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Parts of speech for Chorale
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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chorale popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chorale
noun chorale
- glee club — a chorus organized for singing choral music.
- choir — A choir is a group of people who sing together, for example in a church or school.
- melody — musical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
- music — an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
- theme — a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic: The need for world peace was the theme of the meeting.
Antonyms for chorale
noun chorale
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
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