Chorus Vocabulary

The combination of simultaneous musical notes in a chord

A device used by musicians that marks time at a selected rate (beats per minute)

The main section of a song where everything joins in

The frequency of how high or low a note sounds

The organization of beats in time

the strength of speaking or singing whereby the human voice is used powerfully and clearly

The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking. Also called voice box.

The way your voice sounds when singing or speaking

a type of musical effect where a note changes pitch subtly and quickly

smooth and flowing in manner, without breaks between notes.