chorale

/kəˈræl/
noun
  1. A hymn or religious song, especially one sung by a choir in a church service.
    • She hummed a familiar chorale as she walked through the cathedral.
    • The congregation joined the choir in singing a beautiful chorale.
    • Bach's chorales are still performed in churches around the world.
  2. A choir or group of singers, especially one that performs religious music.
    • Our community chorale will perform a Christmas concert next week.
    • The school chorale practiced every Tuesday evening in the auditorium.
    • He joined the chorale because he loved singing harmonies.
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