Rhythm and Time
These two numbers at the beginning of a piece indicate the rhythmic feel
What is the Time Signature?
Generally described as high or low and specifically named by the first seven notes of the alphabet
What is the pitch?
This resonant space is a favorite with both experienced and inexperienced singers because of it's warm, humid environment and hard, reverberant surfaces.
What is the shower?
This is the leakiest party of a word.
What are consonant sounds?
This musical idea should be sung with one breath whenever possible.
What is a phrase?
This can be shown specifically with a metronome marking or more generally with a descriptive term
What is Tempo?
This sign indicates that a note is to be sung or played a half step lower than written
What is a flat?
If a singer catches a cold, this resonator can become congested and affect the tone quality.
What are the sinus cavities?
This articulator also comes in handy for giving someone a smooch.
What are the lips?
Marked by a curved line or slur mark, this musical device is used when one syllable of text is stretched out over more than one pitch
What is a Melisma?
This is another name for the strongest beat of a measure of music, beat 1
What is the downbeat?
This sign indicates that a note is to be sung or played a half step higher than written
What is a sharp?
Tightness in this resonator can negatively impact tone quality.
What is the throat?
Be careful not to bite this articulator while eating!
What is the tongue?
This is a type of song where we all sing the same words and melody, but we start singing at different points in time.
What is a canon or round?
This Latin word describes when a musical phrase begins one or more weak beats
What is an Anacrusis?
A collection of 1 to 7 sharps or flats written at the beginning of a section of music, used to indicate notes that are repeatedly and predictably raised or lowered
What is a key signature?
Many singers actually enlarge this resonator with daily practice.
What is the chest?
This articulator will probably cost you more than any other one . . . just ask your dentist!
What are the teeth?
Choral singers must be careful when they sing this kind of syllable, made up of more than one vowel sound.
What is a dipthong?
A metronome would help to establish this aspect of a piece of music.
What is the Tempo?
A sharp or flat that is written immediately before the note to which it applies, this musical device lasts until the barline or until it is canceled by a natural sign.
What is an accidental?
The shape of this resonator can be changed by lifting the soft palate.
What is the mouth?
Consonant sounds other than n, m, v, and z are not helpful to someone needing to produce this element of sound.
What is pitch?
This is the term used to describe when a group agrees on the specific sound of a vowel to improve their ability to blend and tune.
What is vowel unification?