Choral

Description

Choral music is characterized by its use of a choir, which is a group of singers performing together. It often features harmonized vocal parts and can range from simple melodies to complex polyphonic compositions.

History

Choral music has its roots in the early Christian church, where it was used as a form of worship. Over the centuries, it evolved through the Renaissance with composers like Palestrina and continued to develop through the Baroque period with figures like Bach and Handel. It further expanded in the Romantic era with composers such as Brahms and Mendelssohn, and continues to be a vibrant genre today.