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.
How many dogs does Mrs. Chaparro have?
2
Is the alto voice lower or higher than soprano?
Lower
What is it called when more than one person sings together?
Ensemble/Choir
What is the person called who keeps the musicians together?
The Conductor
What does Unison mean?
Two or more voices singing the same melody at the same time.
What makes Mrs. Chaparro the most annoyed during choir class?
Talking when she is talking
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 are the eight notes a singer uses called?
A scale
What is the loudest dynamic marking (for choir)?
ff
What is a group of porcupines called?
A prickle
What is it called when a male sings in a higher and lighter tone than their normal range?
Falseetto
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 Minnesota?
St. Paul