Choral (Noun)
Meaning
A stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The church choir sang a beautiful choral arrangement of "Ein feste Burg" on Sunday morning.
- The congregation joined in the choral rendition of "Jesu, meine Freude" with enthusiasm and gusto.
- Bach's "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" is a classic example of a Baroque choral.
- The pipe organ accompanied the choral with a rich and full sound that filled the sanctuary.
- The choir's performance of the choral "Lobe den Herren" was a highlight of the worship service.