Choir Vocabulary
Reading Music
Dynamic Decisions
Famous Composers
Vocal Basics
200

This is the section of a choir that typically sings the highest notes.

What are Sopranos?

200

These symbols tell musicians to remain silent for a specific amount of time.

What are rests?


200

The symbol "p" stands for this dynamic level

What is piano (soft)?

200

Tchaikovsky composed the music for this Christmas themed ballet.

What is The Nutcracker Suite?

200

To support their breathing, singers utilize this muscle.

What is the diaphragm?

400

This word means to sing without instrumental accompaniment.

What is a cappella?

400

How many beats of sound does a whole note receive in 4/4 time signature?

What is 4 beats?

400

The symbol "f" stands for this dynamic level.

What is forte (loud)?

400

This composer became totally deaf later in his life.

Who is Beethoven?

400

A good song has good this. The way someone sits or stands.

What is posture?

600

This Italian music term tells singers to gradually get louder.

What is crescendo?

600

This symbol raises a note by one half step.

What is a sharp symbol?

600

This dynamic marking means very loud.

What is fortissimo?

600

This composer composed the orchestral song, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Listen.

Who is Mozart?

600

Singers should generally take deep, controlled these to ensure the best sound.

What are breaths?

800

This vocal range part is usually the lowest male part in a middle school choir.

What is Baritone.

800
The top number of the time signature tells us this about the music.

What is the number of beats per measure?

800

This dynamic marking means very soft.

What is pianissimo?

800

This composer composed the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Listen.

Who is Bach?

800

Singers always make a vocal sound on these types of letters.

What are vowels?

1000

This term means the speed of the beat of the music.

What is Tempo?

1000

A dotted half note receives this many beats in 4/4 time signature.

What is 3 beats?

1000

The abbreviation "mf" means this.

What is mezzo Forte?

1000

Vivaldi composed this famous piece featuring Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Listen.

What is the Four Seasons?

1000

The vibration of these body parts is what creates the sound of a human voice.

What are vocal cords?