Chorale partita

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A chorale partita is a piece of music written for a keyboard instrument that is based on a chorale. It consists of several movements, the first of which is a harmonization of the germinating chorale. The subsequent movements are variations on the chorale melody and harmonization, using a variety of textures and figuration. Chorale partitas are generally played on the organ or harpsichord. The chorale partita was a popular style during the middle and late Baroque era. Georg Böhm is credited as the inventor of the chorale partita, and Johann Pachelbel and Johann Sebastian Bach also wrote many chorale partitas.