Choir Vocabulary
This is the section of a choir that typically sings the highest notes.
What are Sopranos?
These symbols tell musicians to remain silent for a specific amount of time.
What are rests?
The symbol "p" stands for this dynamic level
What is piano (soft)?
Tchaikovsky composed the music for this Christmas themed ballet.
What is The Nutcracker Suite?
To support their breathing, singers utilize this muscle.
What is the diaphragm?
This word means to sing without instrumental accompaniment.
What is a cappella?
How many beats of sound does a whole note receive in 4/4 time signature?
What is 4 beats?
The symbol "f" stands for this dynamic level.
What is forte (loud)?
This composer became totally deaf later in his life.
Who is Beethoven?
A good song has good this. The way someone sits or stands.
What is posture?
This Italian music term tells singers to gradually get louder.
What is crescendo?
This symbol raises a note by one half step.
What is a sharp symbol?
This dynamic marking means very loud.
What is fortissimo?
This composer composed the orchestral song, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Listen.
Who is Mozart?
Singers should generally take deep, controlled these to ensure the best sound.
What are breaths?
This vocal range part is usually the lowest male part in a middle school choir.
What is Baritone.
What is the number of beats per measure?
This dynamic marking means very soft.
What is pianissimo?
This composer composed the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Listen.
Who is Bach?
Singers always make a vocal sound on these types of letters.
What are vowels?
This term means the speed of the beat of the music.
What is Tempo?
A dotted half note receives this many beats in 4/4 time signature.
What is 3 beats?
The abbreviation "mf" means this.
What is mezzo Forte?
Vivaldi composed this famous piece featuring Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Listen.
What is the Four Seasons?
The vibration of these body parts is what creates the sound of a human voice.
What are vocal cords?