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- noun Plural form of
chorale .
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Choirs of boys gathered and performed their dance to the sound of flute and lyre, and the best of them were chosen to act characters; the songs written for these occasions were known as chorales; and the ancient lyric poetry abounded in such compositions.
Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 of Samosata Lucian 1894
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They are not the words of Christ but I included these extra texts just as Bach punctuates his Passion with Lutheran chorales.
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There were community chorales, orchestras and bands.
Susanne Mentzer: Facing the Music Susanne Mentzer 2011
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There were community chorales, orchestras and bands.
Susanne Mentzer: Facing the Music Susanne Mentzer 2011
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It also established a youth orchestra and two chorales.
Naples Philharmonic Enters a New Era Barbara Jepson 2011
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There are quite a few expository—though very beautiful—ensemble chorales.
Divided Inside, in Theme and Structure Heidi Waleson 2011
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It also established a youth orchestra and two chorales.
Naples Philharmonic Enters a New Era Barbara Jepson 2011
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Mr. Muhly's latest CD, "Seeing Is Believing," features a work for six-string electric violin alongside his own arrangements for chamber orchestra of English Renaissance chorales.
All in a Day's Work, Polygamy Included Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim 2011
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Gone are the overt fugues and chorales, the somber instrumental interludes, and the pervasive sense of indebtedness to the classical music tradition that were prevalent on his debut full-length album.
Daniel J. Kushner: After Aesthetics: Gabriel Kahane's Where Are The Arms Daniel J. Kushner 2011
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There are quite a few expository—though very beautiful—ensemble chorales.
Divided Inside, in Theme and Structure Heidi Waleson 2011
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