Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Glossary

Intonation- In tune with the music being played

Rhythm- How slow or fast the music is being played

Dynamics- How loud or soft the music is suppose to be sung

Harmony- When all of the singing groups blend together

Soprano- High voice of a woman (highest part in music)

Alto- Low singing voice of a woman (second highest)

Tenor- High singing voice for a guy

Bass- Low singing voice for a guy

Baton- stick directors use to direct their choir (help them with rhythm)

Timbre- color of music

Note- musical term for music you see on a piece of paper when you look at how the music moves up and down. The things you see that do this on a music sheet

Scale- Different notes on a piano or any type of music. It has an up and down motion, making it a scale because of the different notes.

Geeks- People that most people like to call choir people. People who don't fit in, tend to be really smart, and dress weird compared to other people.

Sight-Reading- Reading music without listening to the music. Reading the music for what it is without any assistance.

A Cappella- Singing a particular piece of music without a piano or any accompaniment.

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