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Chorale

Chorale is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of hymn tune and religious vocal music. Explore key artists and related styles.

Listen: Chorale examples

Bach St Matthew Passion No 46 Chorale Herzliebster Jesu different harmonization
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About Chorale

Chorale is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of hymn tune and religious vocal music.

Well-known performers associated with it include Mikael Tariverdiev.

From Wikipedia

A chorale is the name of several related musical forms originating in the music genre of the Lutheran chorale:

Hymn tune of a Lutheran hymn (e.g. the melody of "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme"), or a tune in a similar format (e.g. one of the themes in the Finale of Saint-Saëns's Third Symphony)

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Chorale.

Key artists

  • Mikael Tariverdiev

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chorale?

Chorale is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of hymn tune and religious vocal music.

Who are famous Chorale artists?

Mikael Tariverdiev.

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