Definitions
How high or low a note is
Pitch
A succession of pitches in rhythm. It's normally the main tune you remember from a song.
Melody
What is the difference between steady beat and rhythm?
Steady beat is the unchanging pulse, and rhythm is any combinations of sound that happens in time with the beat
In proper singing posture, should your back be hunched or straight?
Straight
What is the name of the muscle that helps our lungs fill with air?
Diaphragm (+100 for correct spelling)
How fast or slow the music is
Tempo
Two or more parts singing together for a pleasing sound
Harmony
What is the difference between melody and harmony?
Melody is the "main tune" and harmony is the extra parts that are added to it
In proper singing posture, should the knees be locked or bent?
Bent
What object is the diaphragm shaped like?
Umbrella
How loud or quiet the music is
Dynamics
All parts of the choir being heard equally or equitably
Balance
What is the difference between balance and blend?
Balance is when all parts of the choir adjusts their balance to make sure the melody stands out and the harmonies shine; Blend is all voices in the choir sounding like one voice
In proper singing posture, should your feet be together or slightly apart?
Slightly apart (+100 points for shoulder-width)
What is the difference between equality and equity?
Equality is everyone getting the same treatment; equity is everyone getting what they need (fairness)
Many voices sounding like one voice
Blend
What is the difference between pitch and rhythm?
Pitch is how high or low the note is, rhythm is how long or short the note is
What motion can we do with our shoulders that helps us get into position?
Up-back-down
What system do we use in this class for pitch?
Solfege
The underlying pulse of a song that keeps the music going
Steady Beat
Many people doing the same thing at the same time
Unison/Synchronization
What is the difference between a shoulder breath and a belly breath?
A belly breath is very deep, using the diaphragm; a shoulder breath is shallow
What is the purpose of proper singing posture?
To relax the body and allow the lungs to fill up with air
What system do we use in this class for rhythm?
Takadimi