Choir Vocab

Front

Inhalation for healthy singing occurs below the ribcage, with relaxed abdominal muscles and a lowered diaphragm, filling the lungs with air.

Back

Low Breathing

Front

Style of playing/singing notes (e.g., legato, staccato)

Back

Articulation

Front

A combination of sounds that produce harsh or discordant sounds, increasing the desire for resolution.

Back

Dissonance

Front

Unified sound without individual prominence.

Back

Blend

Front

Singing with your true voice without strain.

Back

Free Tone

Front

A vowel sung with a relaxed jaw for a clear, resonant tone.

Back

Tall Vowel

Front

Emphasize a note.

Back

Accent

Front

When two or more melodic lines are combined.

Back

Polyphonic

Front

A sequence of tones that form a main idea or theme.

Back

Melody

Front

Music organization in time with long and short notes.

Back

Rhythm