A hymn tune is a musical setting of a hymn, usually in the form of a traditional Christian hymn. The two crossword solutions for the term 'hymn tune' are 'CHORAL' and 'CHORALE'. CHORAL is a six-letter word that refers to a type of vocal music sung by a choir or chorus, typically with multiple parts. CHORALE is a seven-letter word that refers to a type of hymn tune, usually in four-part harmony, that originated in Germany in the 16th century.