Vocal Technique
The large, dome-shaped muscle under the lungs used for proper breath support.
Diaphragm
The symbol placed at the start of a staff to indicate pitch (e.g., Treble or Bass).
Clef
What kind of note gets 1 beat in 4/4 time?
Quarter Note
The highest standard female singing voice category.
Soprano
The student who leads rehearsals and helps singers in their specific voice section.
Section Leader
The physical alignment (standing tall, feet shoulder-width) ideal for singing.
Posture
The marking containing 2 numbers that appears right after the clef.
Time Signature
A symbol in music notation that indicates a period of silence.
Rest
The lowest standard male singing voice category.
Bass
This officer acts as the primary student liaison to the director, presides over leadership meetings, and oversees choir events.
Choir President
The high vocal register, often translated from Italian as "false voice."
Falsetto
The dynamic marking f stands for this Italian word meaning "loud."
Forte
A dot placed after a note adds this fraction of its original value to its length.
Half (1/2)
The voice category that falls between Soprano and Alto.
Mezzo-Soprano
student officer is in charge of organizing, stamping, distributing, and filing all sheet music in the choral library.
Choir Librarian
The transition or blend area between your chest voice and head voice.
Passaggio (or Mix)
This wedge-shaped symbol indicates that the music should get gradually louder.
Crescendo
In a 6/8 time signature, this type of note gets 1 full beat.
Eighth Note
The voice category that falls between Tenor and Bass.
Baritone
This officer manages the choir’s budget, collects member dues, and tracks money raised from fundraisers and ticket sales.
Treasurer
The subtle, natural pitch oscillation created by a relaxed, supported voice.
Vibrato
Sharps or flats placed right after the clef showing the key of a song.
Key Signature
Accent patterns that emphasize weak or off-beats rather than strong beats.
Syncopation
A male singer trained to sing in the Soprano/Alto range using falsetto.
Countertenor
Member who consistently demonstrates ideal posture, active listening, and strong rehearsal etiquette without holding an official title.
Leading by Example