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Chorale Prelude

Description:

A chorale prelude is a musical composition, typically for organ, that is based on a chorale melody. It serves as an introduction to the hymn or as an interlude between stanzas. Chorale preludes were popularized during the Baroque period and have since become an important form in organ literature.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. Johann Sebastian Bach composed numerous chorale preludes during his career.

2. The organist played a beautiful chorale prelude before the congregation began singing.

As a verb (rare usage):

1. The composer chose to chorale prelude the hymn with a majestic organ improvisation.

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