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Singing without any instrumental accompaniment, often featuring complex harmonies and vocal percussion.

The highest female voice part in a choir, often carrying the melody.

A lower female voice part in a choir, often providing rich harmonies.

An abbreviation for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass, indicating a four-part choral texture.

The seamless integration of individual voices within the choir to achieve a unified sound.

A texture where all parts move together rhythmically, often with the same or similar melodies.

The art of combining distinct melodic lines in a musical composition, a common technique in choral works.

A written representation of music showing all the vocal parts, which singers use to learn and perform the music.

The clarity and accuracy of pronunciation in singing, ensuring that the text is understandable.

The collection of music pieces that a choir is prepared to sing, ranging from classical to contemporary works.

A large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, typically based on a sacred text without the use of costumes, scenery, or action.

The variations in loudness or intensity of a piece of music, crucial for expressive singing in a choir.

A solo vocal piece, usually found in operas or oratorios, characterized by expressive melody and often virtuosic challenges.

A slight, rapid fluctuation in pitch that enhances the warmth and expressiveness of the voice.

A medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.

The ability to read and perform music at first sight, a valuable skill for choir members.

The accuracy of pitch in singing, critical for harmonizing effectively within a choir.

A dynamic marking that instructs singers to perform softly and more intimately.

A dynamic marking indicating to sing loudly, often used to convey strong emotions.

The lowest male voice part in a choir, providing foundational harmonies.

A higher male voice part in a choir, known for its powerful and resonant sound.

A manner of singing where notes are smoothly connected, creating a flowing and cohesive musical line.

A manner of singing where notes are performed with a short, detached approach, adding rhythmic sharpness.

A texture in which multiple independent melody lines are sung simultaneously.

A practice session in which choir members prepare their repertoire under the guidance of the conductor.