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chorale

kor-RAL

[English]

A hymn of the Lutheran church, usually written for four voice harmony. Many chorales were written by J. S. Bach, which serve as a basis for the rules of part writing. The melody is usually in the top voice, with supporting harmony in the lower voices.


Example


Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata No. 140 Wachet auf, BWV 140



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Last Updated: 2016-05-21 12:49:44