Choruses, Sacred (Topical Term)

Entered under this heading when used without a qualifier are collections of sacred choral compositions for various groups of voices (mens̕, mixed, womens̕, etc.) both accompanied and unaccompanied. For collections or single works the heading may be qualified as appropriate in the following order: 1) voice grouping; 2) number of vocal parts; and 3) specification of accompaniment or the specification, Unaccompanied.

The number of vocal parts is specified when 8 or fewer if specification of accompaniment is: 1) not present; 2) Unaccompanied; 3) for continuo; 4) for a solo instrument; or 5) for 2 keyboard instruments.

Note under Choral music