Choir Voicing
What is the lowest voice in an SATB choir?
Bass
This dynamic means medium loud, slightly softer than forte
What symbol RAISES a pitch?
Sharp
A sequence of notes is known as the _____ or the tune of the song.
How many beats is a dotted quarter note?
1.5
What is the highest voice in a SSA choir?
Soprano 1
This dynamic means soft; not loud
Identify the major key with no sharps or flats
The clear pronunciation of the text.
Diction
This terms means to gradually get softer.
decrescendo
Which singing voice is lower: Alto or Tenor?
Tenor
This dynamic means very soft.
pianissimo
Identify the key with two sharps
D
Three notes stacked in consecutive thirds
Triads
Term to emphasize
Accent.
True or False: Higher notes should be sung in the lower/chest voice.
False
This dynamic marks means to gradually get louder.
Crescendo
Identify the key with 1 flat
F
Define tone quality.
The quality of the singing tone. It can be clear, nasal, harsh, tall
The solfege right below do
ti
Name the four traditional voice types in order from highest to lowest.
Soprano, Alto , Tenor, Bass
Name the dynamics from softest to loudest.
pianissimo, piano, mezzo-piano, mezzo-forte, forte, fortissimo
Identify the key signature with 4 flats.
Ab
Why is it important to drink water for choir? What is the effect of caffeine on the voice.
Keeps the vocal chords lubricated. Voice gets dehydrated more easily.
Define both the top and bottom numbers of a time signature
Top number tells you the number of beats. Bottom number tells you what type of note gets the beat.