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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.

The individual who leads the choir, indicating tempo, dynamics, and interpretation through gestures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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