Other Vocal Concepts Flashcards by Dylan Russell

Q

Syllabic

A

1 syllable per note

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Melismatic

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1 syllable sung over many notes

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Homophony

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All parts move together

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Polyphony

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Parts move independently of each other

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Q

Musical

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Stage production involving music/drama

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Q

Opera

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Large scale work involving singing

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Q

Aria

A

Solo song from an opera

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Strophic

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Same music repeated for versus and choruses

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Q

Backing vocals

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Not main singer

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Q

Scat singing

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Jazz nonsense words

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Q

Descant

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High melodic line. Hymn tune

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