Choir
The lowest voice in choir
Bass
What is it called when a singer sings alone?
Solo
In the 3/4 time signature, how many beats are in each measure?
Three
Describe choir posture.
Feet flat, sitting/standing tall, shoulders relaxed, head straight, arms at side
How many children does Mrs. Rauchut have?
Three
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. Rauchut have?
2
Is the alto voice lower or higher than soprano?
Lower
What is it called when many people sings together?
Choir/Chorus
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.
What makes Mrs. Rauchut 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 is a musical interval?
A musical interval is the distance between two notes in terms of pitch.
What is the loudest dynamic marking (for choir)?
ff
How old is Mrs. Rauchut?
51
Which male voice is higher, tenor or bass?
Tenor
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.
When breathing to sing, you should keep your shoulders still and breathe in _______________.
Low
Where did Mrs. Rauchut go to college?
Penn State! We Are!