Choral Vocal Technique

What is breath support in choral vocal technique?

• Not using breath at all while singing

• Using excessive breath while singing

• Proper control and management of breath while singing in a choir.

• Singing without taking any breaths

Why is breath support important in choral singing?

• To prevent vocal strain and injury.

• To create a breathy and airy tone.

• To sing with a nasal and nasally sound.

• To maintain proper vocal technique, sustain long phrases, and produce a consistent and balanced sound.

What are some exercises to improve breath support in choral singing?

• Shallow breathing, tongue trills, and nasal breathing.

• Nasal breathing, jaw exercises, and humming exercises.

• Diaphragmatic breathing, lip trills, and sustained vowel exercises.

• Humming exercises, chest breathing, and tongue trills.

What is resonance in choral vocal technique?

• Amplification and enrichment of sound produced by the vocal cords through resonating spaces in the body.

• The technique of projecting the voice to the back of the room

• The use of hand gestures to enhance vocal performance

• The ability to sing in harmony with others

How does resonance affect choral singing?

• Resonance has no effect on choral singing.

• Resonance decreases the sound quality and volume of choral singing.

• Resonance only affects individual singers, not the overall choral sound.

• Resonance enhances the sound quality and volume of choral singing.

What are some techniques to enhance resonance in choral singing?

• Whispering instead of singing

• Slouching posture

• Proper breath support, correct posture, vowel shaping, and focused tone production.

• Singing with closed mouth

What is diction in choral vocal technique?

• Clarity and accuracy of pronunciation and enunciation of words while singing in a choir.

• The ability to harmonize with other singers

• The volume and projection of the voice in a choir

• The ability to sing in multiple languages

Why is diction important in choral singing?

• To add complexity and depth to the music.

• To create a harmonious blend of voices.

• To showcase the individual vocal abilities of the singers.

• To ensure clear and understandable lyrics

What are some tips to improve diction in choral singing?

• Avoid using consonants

• Sing with a closed mouth

• Focus on articulation, pronunciation practice, enunciation exercises, mouth and tongue positioning, consistent practice.

• Don't worry about pronunciation

What is blend in choral vocal technique?

• Rhythmic synchronization of voices.

• Dissonant combination of voices.

• Melodic arrangement of voices.

• Harmonious combination of voices