Choir
The lowest voice in choir
Bass 2
What is it called when a singer sings alone?
Solo
What is a time signature in music?
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 shoulder width apart, sternum raised, shoulders back, ribcage open, arms at side
Name the 7 continents.
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America
The highest voice in choir?
Soprano 1
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 kids does Mr. D have?
3
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 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 Mr. D the most annoyed during choir class?
Being on your phone, not participating, not bringing your music
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 does the last flat in a key signature indicate?
Where Fa is
What is the loudest dynamic marking (for choir)?
ff
What were the three rights of the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What is it called when an adult male sings Alto or Soprano?
Countertenor
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)
When was the eclipse?
April 8th, 2024