Vocab

Question 1

Gesture

Answer 1

movement of the body to indicate an idea or feeling

Question 2

Diminuendo

Answer 2

to diminish

Question 3

Phrase

Answer 3

a musical sentence

Question 4

Attack

Answer 4

the beginning of a phrase

Question 5

Release

Answer 5

the ending of a phrase

Question 6

Baton

Answer 6

a thin stick used by a conductor

Question 7

Ictus

Answer 7

the beat

Question 8

Syllable

Answer 8

the smallest unit of expression

Question 9

Emphasis

Answer 9

stress

Question 10

Inflection

Answer 10

change in pitch or loudness pf the voice

Question 11

Nuance

Answer 11

a subtle distinction

Question 12

Articulation

Answer 12

the act of given expression clearly

Question 13

Tongue

Answer 13

a fleshy moveable muscle on the floor of the mouth

Question 14

Larynx

Answer 14

the upper part of the trachea which contains the vocal chords

Question 15

Diaphragm

Answer 15

the muscle which separates the chest from the abdominal cavities

Question 16

Trachea

Answer 16

the main tube by which air passes into the lungs

Question 17

Epiglottis

Answer 17

a thin, flexible cartilage that protects the glottis during swallowing

Question 18

Vocal Chords

Answer 18

thin pieces of tissue that vibrates and help you make sound

Question 19

Hydration

Answer 19

to flush with fluids

Question 20

Laryngitis

Answer 20

a disease in which your throat and larynx becomes sore and speaking is difficult

Question 21

Soft Palate

Answer 21

the space at the back of the hard palate that separates the mouth and the pharynx

Question 22

Uvula

Answer 22

the small soft piece of flesh that hangs down from the roof of your mouth

Question 23

Pharynx

Answer 23

where the nose connects with throat and mouth

Question 24

Glottis

Answer 24

the opening between your vocal chords

Question 25

Dolce

Answer 25

sweetly

Question 26

Con Moto

Answer 26

with motion

Question 27

Con Brio

Answer 27

with animation

Question 28

Meno mosso

Answer 28

less lively

Question 29

Poco a poco

Answer 29

little by little

Question 30

Cantabile

Answer 30

in a singing style

Question 31

Marcato

Answer 31

stressed and accented

Question 32

A cappella

Answer 32

without accompaniment

Question 33

Sotto Voce

Answer 33

in a soft voice

Question 34

Senza

Answer 34

without

Question 35

Tacet

Answer 35

be silent

Question 36

Tutti

Answer 36

all or everyone

Question 37

Tone

Answer 37

1. Tone is free 2. Vowel formation is unified 3. Breath support is is managed well

Question 38

Pitch

Answer 38

1. Pitches are correct 2. Chord tuning 3. Tonal Center - not flat or sharp

Question 39

Rhythm

Answer 39

1. Notes and rest values are correct 2. Appropriate tempi 3. Attacks and releases are correct

Question 40

Diction

Answer 40

1. Pronunciation is correct 2. Enunciation is clear 3. Diphthongs are correctly performed

Question 41

Interpretation

Answer 41

1. Phrasing is appropriate 2. Dynamics are observed 3. Word Stress enhance the performance

Question 42

Presentation

Answer 42

1. Tonal balance between sections and accompaniment 2. Professional stage deportment is displayed 3. Facial expression are physical involvement are appropriate to the text