The question is answered here in detail: http://www.smithcreekmusic.com/Hymnology/Lutheran.Hymnody/Drinking.song.FAQ.html. Scholarly consensus is that Luther wrote the music; the common notion that it began as a drinking song is simply mistaken.
Cantata I believe.
Congregation
A composition for an organ that incorporates a hymn tune is known as a chorale prelude.
The chorale tune is typically placed in the soprano voice in a simple four-part harmonization. This allows the melody to be heard clearly and be supported by the other voices.
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Typically, Bach's cantatas are each based on a chorale tune. In some of them the tune reappears in different guises in each movement, sometimes in a fugue, sometimes as a ground-bass, sometimes as a simple variation. In others it only reappears at the end of the cantata, but the melodies of the other movements are based in some way, either melodically or rhythmically, on the chorale-tune.
What about the mighty boosh theme tune? Link below to see Mighty boosh theme tune/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi0QPfSmmD0&feature=related
martin Luther
The chorale is primarily associated with Protestant church music, specifically in the Lutheran tradition. It is a type of hymn tune typically sung by a congregation in four-part harmony.
A slow, stately hymn tune commonly associated with the Lutheran Church is "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott," which translates to "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." Composed by Martin Luther in the 16th century, this hymn is set to a powerful melody that reflects its themes of faith and strength in God. It is often sung during worship services and is emblematic of the Reformation's musical heritage. The tune's solemnity and grandeur make it a cherished part of Lutheran liturgy.
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