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100

The lowest voice in choir

Bass

100

What is it called when a singer sings alone?

Solo

100

What is a time signature in music? Draw it on the board and explain it. 

A symbol at the beginning of a piece of music indicating the number of beats in each measure and the note value that gets the beat.

100

Describe choir posture. 

Feet flat, sitting/standing tall, shoulders relaxed, head straight, arms at side

100

Name the 7 continents. 

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America

200

The highest voice in choir?

Soprano

200

What is it called when two singers sing together?

Duet

200

What does "tempo" refer to in music?

The speed at which a piece of music is played or sung.

200

What does "a cappella" mean in choral music?

Singing without instrumental accompaniment.

200

How many dogs does Mrs. Chaparro have?

2

300

Is the alto voice lower or higher than soprano?

Lower

300

What is it called when more than one person sings together?

Ensemble/Choir

300

What is the person called who keeps the musicians together?

The Conductor

300

What does Unison mean?

Two or more voices singing the same melody at the same time.

300

What makes Mrs. Chaparro the most annoyed during choir class?

Talking when she is talking

400

What is the purpose of a warm-up before singing?

To prepare the voice and body for singing, reduce the risk of strain or injury, and improve vocal performance.

400

What are the words for getting (volume) louder and softer in choir?

Crescendo and decrescendo

400

What are the eight notes a singer uses called?

A scale

400

What is the loudest dynamic marking (for choir)?

ff

400

What is a group of porcupines called?

A prickle

500

What is it called when a male sings in a higher and lighter tone than their normal range?

Falseetto

500

Who writes the music?

Composer

500

What is sight-reading in choir?

The ability to read and sing a piece of music at first sight without having seen it before.

500

Most important organ/body part in singing. 

LUNGS!!! (Or diaphragm)

500

What is the capital of Minnesota?

St. Paul

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