Choir Vocab

Vocab

100

• The speed of the beat of a song, generally measured in beats per minute

Tempo

200

Music that has more than one pitch performed together

Harmony

300

Music that is performed without pitched instruments

A Capella

Vocab

100

• The specific way in which consonant, vowels, and complete words are performed while singing

Diction

200

• The highest vocal part, almost always sung by female voices in adult choirs

Soprano

300

• Instrumental parts the support singing

Accompaniment

Vocab

100

• The variation of long and short sounds in music

Rhythm

200

• The second highest vocal part, usually sung by mostly female voices in adult choirs

Alto

300

A person who invents an original melody or complete composition

Composer

Vocab

100

• The variation of high and low sounds in music

Pitch

200

• The second lowest vocal part, usually sung by mostly male voices in adult choirs

Tenor

300

• A person who adapts an existing melody or complete composition to fit a specific type or ability of an ensemble

Arranger

Vocab

100

• Music that is all sung together using the same pitches and rhythms

Unison

200

•  The lowest vocal part, almost always sung by male voices in adult choirs

Bass

300

• The variation in how specific notes are performed

Articulation