Definition of "chorales" [chorales]

• Plural form of chorale. (noun)

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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."
• "It also established a youth orchestra and two chorales."
• "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."