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In modern times the chorale is a musical setting which is usually polyphonic.The melody may be a traditional tune, or composed for some text.A chorale may be set a traditional text in a traditional tune.In the passions and cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach, the chorale appears as harmonised hymn tune.
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