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Choir Vocab, Symbols, and Stuff

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify this symbol.

a)

Treble Clef

b)

Alto Clef

c)

Bass Clef

2.

What do we call this?

a)

A Barline

b)

A Repeat sign

c)

A Staff

3.

What symbol is this?

a)

Treble Clef

b)

Time Signature

c)

Repeat Sign

d)

Fraction

4.

Name this symbol.

a)

Flat

b)

Hashtag

c)

Sharp

5.

Name this symbol.

a)

Flat

b)

Natural

c)

Sharp

d)

Lowercase B

6.

Name this symbol.

a)

Double Barline

b)

The End

c)

Treble Clef

d)

Repeat Sign

7.

Select the quarter note.

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Name this note.

a)

quarter note

b)

half note

c)

whole note

d)

eighth note

9.

What type of note is this?

a)

quarter note

b)

half note

c)

whole note

d)

eighth note

10.

Select the eighth note.

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Name this music symbol.

a)

quarter rest

b)

half rest

c)

whole rest

d)

eighth rest

12.

What is this symbol called?

a)

Half Rest

b)

Whole Rest

13.

Name this music symbol.

a)

half rest

b)

whole rest

14.

Name this music symbol.

a)

quarter rest

b)

half rest

c)

seventh rest

d)

eighth rest

15.

D.C. al Fine

a)

Repeat from the beginning an play to the end (fine).

b)

Repeat from the 31st measure to the end.

c)

Washing DC is at its end

d)

Daniel Cormier is finished

16.

what is this called?

a)

slur

b)

tie- combine both note values

c)

notes

d)

F stuck to an F

17.

what is this and what does it do?

a)

accidental- makes the music sound better

b)

Natural sign- cancels a sharp or flat

c)

flat sign- lowers the note by a 1/2 step

d)

sharp sign- raises the note by a 1/2 step

18.

what is this and what does it do?

a)

a curved line and a dot - looks cool

b)

It's a moon eclipse

c)

Fermata- Hold the note longer than its value

d)

It's a flag

19.

what is this?

a)

two notes and a curved line - means to play

b)

slur- slur means play legato. Legato means smoothly connected

c)

F note and C note

d)

Tie - connect the notes

20.

what are these?

a)

two dot sign

b)

point signs

c)

over head view of a four lane track and four people standing at the ends

d)

repeat signs - the double dots inside the double bars indicate that everything between the double bars must be repeated.

21.

what is this?

a)

Staccato Note - staccato means separated or detached

b)

legato note- smooth

c)

tenuto note- hold note for full value

d)

marcato note- emphasis

22.

what is this?

a)

Measure

b)

bar lines

c)

A & C notes

d)

Repeat sign- two dots before the double bar mean go back to. the beginning and play again.

23.

a)

Bass Clef

b)

Quarter Note

c)

Crescendo

d)

Decrescendo

24.

a)

Repeat

b)

Treble Clef

c)

Crescendo

d)

Decrescendo

25.

What is the name of this music symbol?

a)

Quarter Note

b)

Half Note

c)

Whole Rest

d)

Eighth Note

26.

How many beats is this note worth?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

3

d)

2

27.

What is the name of this symbol above the note?

a)

Stress mark

b)

Accent

c)

Staccato

d)

Fermata

28.

What does this symbol tell us to do?

a)

Hold the note longer

b)

Sing/play the note shorter than notated

c)

Sing/play the note louder than normal

d)

Sing/play the note quieter than normal

29.

What is the mark above the note and what does it tell us to do?

a)

Staccato - sing the note in a short, detached manner

b)

Staccato - sing the note in a legato, connected manner

c)

Accent - sing the note louder than normal

d)

Accent - sing the note quieter than normal

30.

The marking for VERY loud is...

(a)  

31.

This means to gradually get louder.

(a)  

32.

This means...

a)

Quiet

b)

Moderately quiet

c)

Loud

d)

Morderately loud

33.

This symbol is called a...

(a)  

34.
What is the name of the symbol in the green box?
a)
Tenuto - sing/play this note with emphasis/for the full length of the note
b)
Accent - sing/play this note louder than the other notes
c)
Fermata - sing/play this note as long as desired/until director stops you
d)
Staccato - sing/play this note short & separated
35.
What is the name of the symbol in the green box?
a)
Flat
b)
Sharp
c)
Natural
36.
What is the name of this symbol?
a)
Caesura
b)
Segno (Sign)
c)
Accent
d)
Coda
37.
What does the music symbol in the green box DO?
a)
Gradually get louder
b)
Gradually get quieter
c)
Gradually get slower
d)
Gradually get faster
38.
What does the music symbol in the green box DO?
a)
Gradually get louder
b)
Gradually get quieter
c)
Gradually get slower
d)
Gradually get faster
39.
What does the music symbol in the green box DO?
a)
Gradually get louder
b)
Gradually get quieter
c)
Gradually get slower
d)
Gradually get faster
40.
What does the music symbol in the green box DO?
a)
Gradually get louder
b)
Gradually get quieter
c)
Gradually get slower
d)
Gradually get faster
41.
What does the music symbol in the green box DO?
a)
Raises the attached note by a half-step
b)
Cancels a previous accidental
c)
Lowers the attached note by a half-step
42.
What does the music symbol in the green box DO?
a)
Raises the attached note by a half-step
b)
Cancels a previous accidental
c)
Lowers the attached note by a half-step
43.
What does the music symbol in the green box DO?
a)
Sing/play the measure or section again
b)
Go back to the Beginning and go until "To Coda," then skip to the Coda
c)
Go back to the Segno (Sign) and go until "To Coda," then skip to the Coda
d)
Take a break & sit down
44.
What does the music symbol in the green box DO?
a)
Raises the attached note by a half-step
b)
Cancels a previous accidental
c)
Lowers the attached note by a half-step
45.
What does the music symbol below DO?
a)
Sing/play the measure or section again
b)
Go back to the Beginning and go until "To Coda," then skip to the Coda
c)
Go back to the Segno (Sign) and go until "To Coda," then skip to the Coda
d)
Take a break & sit down
46.

True or false: When you breathe, you should move your shoulders?

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Members of a choir must __________ their voices with other singers. That means no one’s voice should stick out more than the others

a)

blend

b)

sing

c)

play

d)

seperate

48.

The names of men's voice parts are:

a)

soprano

b)

tenor

c)

bass

d)

really low

49.

The two women's voice parts are....

a)

mezzo

b)

high

c)

alto

d)

soprano

50.

_____________ means to perform using only voices and/or body percussion.

a)

Vibrato

b)

Acapella

c)

Chorus

d)

Blend

51.

What is breath support in choral vocal technique?

a)

Not using breath at all while singing

b)

Using excessive breath while singing

c)

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

d)

Singing without taking any breaths

52.

Why is breath support important in choral singing?

a)

To prevent vocal strain and injury.

b)

To create a breathy and airy tone.

c)

To sing with a nasal and nasally sound.

d)

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

53.

What is diction in choral vocal technique?

a)

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

b)

The ability to harmonize with other singers

c)

The volume and projection of the voice in a choir

d)

The ability to sing in multiple languages

54.

Why is diction important in choral singing?

a)

To add complexity and depth to the music.

b)

To create a harmonious blend of voices.

c)

To showcase the individual vocal abilities of the singers.

d)

To ensure clear and understandable lyrics

55.

What are some tips to improve diction in choral singing?

a)

Avoid using consonants

b)

Sing with a closed mouth

c)

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

d)

Don't worry about pronunciation