This ten-page graduate paper discusses the Chorale Cantata. The chorale cantata is a vocal composition through instrumental accompaniment. The cantata originated in the early 17th century, together with opera and oratorio, and was only religious before it also became secular. Tunder introduced the pure form of the chorale cantata; Buxtehude the mixed and elaborate form; and Bach the paraphrased form at the peak of success of the Baroque music era. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
