Chorus Vocabulary 2

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Enharmonic

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two notes sound the same, but have different names (A#=Bb)

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Tenor

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Higher range of a male singer (highest male voice in a four part arrangement)

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Glissando

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slide from one pitch to another or slide up or down into or out of a single note. The notes are connected with a slanted line & slur

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Chest Voice

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The lower range of the voice, produced by using body resonance and full use of the vocal cords

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Falsetto/Head Voice

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The higher range of the voice, produced by partial use of the vocal cords (resulting in a more airy sound)

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Belting

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A loud singing style used in pop, rock, and Broadway music, which utilizes the top range of the chest voice

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Alto

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The lower range of a female singer (second highest in a four-part arrangement)

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Soprano

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The highest range of a female singer (highest in a four-part arrangement)

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Chromatic

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notes that are not found in the key signature (notes in the measure with accidentals: Sharp, Flat or Natural symbols)

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Diatonic

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notes that are in the key signature