Musical Terms
What does forte (f) mean?
Loud
What body part should you breathe from when singing?
Your diaphragm
Who leads the choir?
The conductor or director
What Christian artist is known for songs like "You Say" and "Thank God I Do"?
Lauren Daigle
True or False: The world's largest instrument is a pipe organ.
True
What does piano (p) mean?
What should your posture look like when singing?
Tall, relaxed, and open
What should you always do before singing?
Warm up
Which composer became deaf but continued to write music?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What animal can actually keep a beat to music?
A Parrot (and some sea lions)
What does a fermata symbol tell you to do?
Hold the note longer than its normal value.
What is vibrato?
A small, natural variation in pitch that adds warmth to the voice.
What does it mean to blend with your section?
Match pitch, tone, and volume with the other singers
What country artist released "Forever After All" and "Beautiful Crazy"
Luke Combs
What part of the ear helps you keep rhythm and balance?
What does staccato mean?
Short and detached
What is diction and why is it important?
Clear pronunciation of words so the audience can understand the lyrics.
What does the conductor's right hand usually show?
The beat or tempo
What K-Pop group is known for hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter"?
BTS
What is the fastest tempo marking in music?
Prestissimo
What does D.C al Fine mean?
Go back to the beginning and sing until the word Fine.
What is the difference between head voice and chest voice?
Head voice is higher and lighter; chest voice is lower and fuller.
What does the conductor's left hand often show?
Dynamics, expression, or cues for entrances
Which composer wrote "The Four Seasons" and lived during the Baroque period?
Antonio Vivaldi
What famous piece of music includes real cannon fire in the score?
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture