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(kə ral′, -räl′)

noun

a hymn tune, esp. in the Lutheran service, with a simple melody and rhythm
a choral or instrumental composition based on such a tune
a group of singers; choir or chorus

Origin: < Ger choral (gesang), choral (song), hymn

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also cho·ral

noun

A Protestant hymn melody.
A harmonized hymn, especially one for organ.
A chorus or choir.

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Origin: German

Origin: , short for Choralgesang, choral song

Origin: , translation of Medieval Latin cantus chorālis; see choral

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