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Refers to how choral parts are distributed and arranged across the ensemble.

Composing music that reflects the literal meaning of a song's lyrics.

A texture where all voices move together rhythmically.

A texture with two or more independent lines of music occurring simultaneously.

Chords where all the notes are sung simultaneously with the same rhythm.

A technique where a single choral part is divided into two or more parts.

Choral music performed without instrumental accompaniment.

The vertical arrangement of notes within a chord for optimal sound.

The variations in loudness or softness in a piece of music.

Chords made up of consecutive notes that are close together.

A contrapuntal technique where a melody is imitated after a short delay.

Using differing musical elements to create variety in a composition.

Changing from one key to another within a composition.

An additional melody sung simultaneously with the main melody.

A succession of two distinct phrases where the second phrase is a direct commentary on or response to the first.

The way in which a musical sentence or line is articulated and shaped.

Mimicking percussion sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, or voice.

A passage where all voices or parts move together.

A style of singing where two groups of singers sing in alternation or in opposition.

Singing the same notes or melody by all singers simultaneously.

A continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm.

A section designed for a group of soloists within the choir.

A symbol indicating that the note should be held longer than its value.

Composing music where a theme or subject is introduced by one part and then successively taken up by others.

Arranging voices so that one part sings a note that lies in the range of another part.

Smooth and connected style of singing, without breaks between notes.

A sudden, forceful emphasis on a note or chord.

Singing notes in a detached and separated manner.

Reordering the notes of a chord so that different notes are the bass.