Musical Math
A quarter note + a quarter note
What is 2
When all parts sing the same notes at the same time
What is unison
This articulation means to sing short and detached
What is staccato
Italian term for "soft"
What is piano
A series of exercises that prepare the voice for singing
What are vocal warm-ups
2 half notes + 1 quarter note
What is 5
The relationship of volume between parts in an ensemble
What is balance
To sing something strong or "marked"
What is marcato
Italian term for "very loud"
What is fortissimo
The system of syllables and hand signs that can be used to help singers sight read notes on a staff.
What is Solfege
2 quarter notes + 2 half notes + 1 dotted half note
What is 9
The way voices work together to combine tone and volume to sound as one voice is called
What is blend
To sing smoothly and connected
What is legato
English translation of "mezzo forte"
What is medium loud
The part of your mouth that must be lifted to sing tall vowels
Soft pallate
1 quarter note + 1 whole note - 1 half note + 1 quarter note
What is 4
The pronunciation and enunciation of words when singing
What is diction
This articulation provides emphasis or stress to a note
What is an accent
English translation of "subito piano"
What is suddenly soft
The 5 pure vowel sounds
ee, eh, ah, oh, oo
4 eighth notes x 8 sixteenth notes - 1 whole note
What is 0
The accuracy of pitch in singing
What is intonation
This marking allows the conductor to hold a note for an unspecified amount of time
What is a fermata
To gradually get louder
What is a crescendo
The dome-shaped muscle that plays a major role in breathing
What is the diaphragm