Vocal Technique
What is it called when the voice “shakes?”
vibrato
What is pitch?
The frequency (highness or lowness) of a note
In common time, what is the name of the note or rest that receives two beats?
Half note/rest
What are the names of the space notes from bottom to top in treble clef?
F A C E
Which section, in general, should have the most powerful amount of sound in a choir?
Bass or Alto 2
What is it called when the voice doesn’t shake at all?
straight tone
What is diction in singing?
How the singer approaches vowel and consonant sounds, as well as the way the ensemble unifies these aspects.
In common time, what is the name of the note or rest that receives half a beat?
Eighth note/rest
What are the names of the line notes from bottom to top in bass clef?
G B D F A (Good Boys Do Fine Always)
When singing a note, where does the cutoff of the sound occur?
On the next beat after the duration is over (or the next rest)
Which vowel shape needs the widest jaw position?
"Ah"
What is rhythm?
The duration of notes in relation to other notes across time, or meter.
In common time, how many beats does a dotted quarter receive?
1.5 (one and a half)
What solfege notes make up the major arpeggio?
Do-Mi-Sol
Who wrote “The Lord Bless You and Keep You?”
Peter Lutkin
What are the 5 vowels, in sequence from most forward to most backward?
EE-EH-AH-OH-OO
What are dynamics? Give at least two examples.
In compound meter, how many macro-beats does a dotted quarter receive?
1
What key signature has only one sharp?
G (or e minor)
Speak the phrase “And he shall reign forever and ever” with perfect choral diction.
"And" - apple
"he shAHll rEHn"
"Foh-Eh-vuh"
What is the most comfortable range of your voice called?
Tessitura
Define articulation in regard to music performance. Give at least two examples.
In 12/8 time, how many macro-beats are there?
4
In the key of C#, what pitch is “re”?
D#
Sing an ascending, four-note major arpeggio.
Do-Mi-Sol-^Do