choral Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
    chorale.
  2. adjective related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir
    • choral composition
    • choral ensemble

WordNet

Cho"ral adjective
Etymology
LL. choralis, fr. L. chorus. See Chorus.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a choir or chorus; singing, sung, or adapted to be sung, in chorus or harmony.
Cho"ral noun
Definitions
  1. (Mus.) A hymn tune; a simple sacred tune, sung in unison by the congregation; as, the Lutheran chorals. Sometimes written chorale.

Webster 1913