SHS Chorus Vocab Quiz #1

vocal composition that contains many movements (sections)

• Blend

• Cantata

• A Cappella

• Andante

a single melody begun by one part and followed in imitation by one or more voices

• Canon

• Basso buffo

• Ballad

• Cadence

an elaborate passage at the end of a vocal solo

• Cantata

• Air

• Cadenza

• Adagio

at the end of each phrase, the point of arrival or rest

• Blend

• Bridge

• Cantata

• Cadence

transitional, moving from one section to another

• Aria

• Bridge

• Baritone

• Cadence

singing without instrumental accompaniment

• A Cappella

• Accent

• Allargando

• Andante

gradually faster

• Allegro

• Adagio

• Allargando

• Accelerando

stress or emphasis on certain notes

• A Cappella

• Allargando

• Accent

• Ballad

slowly

• Arranger

• Andante

• Adagio

• Allegro

agitated

• Agitato

• Accent

• Ballad

• Balance