Choir
The lowest voice in choir
Bass
What is it called when a singer sings alone?
Solo
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.
Describe choir posture.
Feet flat, sitting/standing tall, shoulders relaxed, head straight, arms at side
Name the 7 continents.
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America
The highest voice in choir?
Soprano
What is it called when two singers sing together?
Duet
What does "tempo" refer to in music?
The speed at which a piece of music is played or sung.
What does "a cappella" mean in choral music?
Singing without instrumental accompaniment.
What country Mrs. Seiger is from?
Lithuania
Is the alto voice lower or higher than soprano?
Lower
What is it called when more than one person sing together?
Ensemble/Choir
What is the difference between a tie and a slur?
A tie connects two notes on the same line or space and adds their value together; the slur connects two different notes.
What does Unison mean?
Two or more voices singing the same melody at the same time.
Which state was the first state to allow women to vote?
Wyoming
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.
What are the words for getting (volume) louder and softer in choir?
Crescendo and decrescendo
What is a musical interval? Describe and give an example.
A musical interval is the distance between two notes in terms of pitch. It is measured by the number of steps (or half steps) between the notes on a scale. For example, the interval between Do and Mi is a 3rd.
What are all of the dynamic markings?
pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff
Mrs. Seiger's age
42
Who is your favorite Choir teacher?
Mrs. Seiger, of course!
Who writes the music?
Composer
What is sight-reading in choir?
The ability to read and sing a piece of music at first sight without having seen it before.
Most important organ/body part in singing.
LUNGS!!! (Or diaphragm)
What is the capital of Washington?
Olympia