Chorus Vocabulary Set #1 Flashcards
mezzo piano (mp)
literally means “half soft,” and is an indication to perform somewhat softly; slightly louder than (p) piano.
Forte
“loud”
Balance
the adjustment of volume and timbre between instruments or voices; it can be between players or vocalists or electronically while recording or mixing
Timbre
the unique quality of an instrument’s sound; its “voice.” Timbre describes the difference between two tones played in the same pitch and volume. For example, timbre is what you observe when you decipher a piano from a guitar; or an acoustic guitar from an electric.
Canon
the strictest form of imitation, in which two or more parts have the same melody part but start at different points
Head voice
the higher ranges of the voice in singing; the vibrations of sung notes are felt in the head.
Chest voice
the lower ranges of the voice in speaking or singing; vibrations occur in the chest and resonance is typically strongest in this range
Solfege
DO RE MI FA SOL LA TI DO
piano
“soft”
Mezzo forte
“moderately loud”
Phrase
similar to a sentence in written English; often marked with a breath mark or slur marking
Fermata
an articulation mark that allows a note or chord to be held for as long as desired; may also be considered a tempo command.
literally means “half soft,” and is an indication to perform somewhat softly; slightly louder than (p) piano.
mezzo piano (mp)
“loud”
Forte
the adjustment of volume and timbre between instruments or voices; it can be between players or vocalists or electronically while recording or mixing
Balance
