Singing

Question 1

Phrasing

Answer 1

How a musician groups notes into a musical “sentence” to make it expressive.
Memory tip – Think of phrases like commas and periods in speech: they show where the music “breathes” or completes a thought.

Question 2

Melisma

Answer 2

Singing many notes on one syllable.
Memory tip – Think of “me-li-ssssss-ma” stretching out, like Mariah Carey or church chants where one word lasts forever. 🎵

Question 3

SAB Repertoire

Answer 3

Music for a choir with Sopranos, Altos, and Baritones.
Memory tip – Think S-A-B = three parts, like a small team singing together. 🎶

Question 4

Stage Presence

Answer 4

conveying confidence, composure, and poise when performing

Question 5

Tone Production

Answer 5

How a singer makes their sound using posture, breath, and technique.
Memory tip – Think “good posture + good breath = good tone”—like building a strong sound from the ground up. 🎵

Question 6

Focus (in singing performance)

Answer 6

Paying attention to the conductor for cues, volume, and expression.
Memory tip – Think “eyes on the leader”—like following traffic signals in music. 👀🎶

Question 7

SA Repertoire

Answer 7

Music for a choir with Sopranos and Altos only.
Memory tip – Think S + A = 2 parts, like a duet without the men’s voices. 🎵

Question 8

Three-Part Mixed Repertoire

Answer 8

Music for three-part choirs: two high voices (treble) and one low (bass/baritone).
Memory tip – Think “2 highs + 1 low = 3 parts”, like a mini pyramid of voices. 🎶

Question 9

Chest Voice

Answer 9

lower register of the voice resonating in chest

Question 10

Subglottal Pressure

Answer 10

Air pressure under the vocal cords.
Memory tip – Think “sub = under, glottis = vocal cords”—air pushing from below to make sound. 💨🎤

Question 11

Voicing

Answer 11

The type of voices a song is written for.
Memory tip – Think “who sings what”, like assigning parts in a choir. 🎵

Question 12

Phonation

Answer 12

Making sound by vocal cords vibrating in the larynx.
Memory tip – Think “phones = sound”, like your voice calling out from your throat. 📣

Question 13

Sight Sing

Answer 13

inging music you haven’t heard before.
Memory tip – Think “see it, sing it”—reading the notes and singing on the spot. 🎶👀

Question 14

Vocal Production

Answer 14

Making sound using breath, vocal cords, resonance, and articulation.
Memory tip – Think “breath + cords + echo + clear words = singing” 🎤✨

Question 15

Count-Singing

Answer 15

Singing the beats or rhythm instead of the words.
Memory tip – Think “1-2-3-4, sing the numbers!” 🥁🎶

Question 16

Conductors

Answer 16

Leaders of musical groups who set tempo, give cues, and guide expression.
Memory tip – Think “the guide with the baton”, like the team captain of sound. 🎵🎼

Question 17

Solfege

Answer 17

Singing notes using do, re, mi…
Memory tip – Think “Do-Re-Mi = musical alphabet”, like a roadmap for pitches. 🎶

Question 18

Aurally

Answer 18

Related to hearing or listening.
Memory tip – Think “aural = ear”, like learning by listening, not reading. 👂🎵

Question 19

Takadimi

Answer 19

Rhythm system using “ta, tadi, takadimi” for different beat divisions.
Memory tip – Think “ta-ta-di-mi = clap the rhythm”, like speaking the beat out loud. 🥁

Question 20

Vocalise

Answer 20

Singing without words to practice vocal technique.
Memory tip – Think “vocal + exercise = warm-up sounds”, like scales or humming to train your voice. 🎤✨

Question 21

Curwen Hand Signs

Answer 21

Hand shapes for solfege notes to help learn pitches.
Memory tip – Think “hands show the notes”, like guiding your voice with gestures. ✋🎶

Question 22

Expressive Details (in singing performance)

Answer 22

Changes in volume, speed, or style that make music expressive.
Memory tip – Think “spice in music”, like adding flavor with louds, softs, and special touches. 🎵✨

Question 23

Diction:

Answer 23

Clear pronunciation of lyrics while singing.
Memory tip – Think “speak the words clearly”, so everyone understands the song. 🗣️🎶

Question 24

Clear Articulation (in singing performance)

Answer 24

Pronouncing words clearly while singing.
Memory tip – Think “every syllable counts”, like giving each word its own spotlight. 🎤✨

Question 25

Tessitura

Answer 25

The comfortable singing range of a voice. Memory tip – Think “sweet spot for your voice”, where singing feels easy and sounds best. 🎶

Question 26

SATB Repertoire

Answer 26

Music for a choir with Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Basses/Baritones. Memory tip – Think “the full choir team = 4 parts”, covering high to low voices. 🎵

Question 27

Tall Vowels

Answer 27

Vowels sung with raised tongue and open mouth for better resonance. Memory tip – Think “stand tall with your vowels”, like giving your sound more space to shine. 🎤✨

Question 28

Musical Accuracy

Answer 28

Singing the right notes and rhythms. Memory tip – Think “hit the right keys and beats”, like following a map perfectly. 🎶✅

Question 29

Cues

Answer 29

Signals from the conductor showing when and how to sing. Memory tip – Think “watch for the hand signals”, like traffic lights for music. ✋🎵

Question 30

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Answer 30

Deep breathing using the diaphragm. Memory tip – Think “breathe from your belly, not your chest”, like filling a balloon inside you. 🎈💨

Question 31

Larynx

Answer 31

Throat structure that holds the vocal cords and helps produce sound. Memory tip – Think “voice box = larynx”, the place where sound begins. 🎤

Question 32

Proper Posture (in singing performance)

Answer 32

Standing or sitting upright and relaxed for best singing. Memory tip – Think “tall and relaxed = better sound”, like a tree with strong roots and a straight trunk. 🌳🎶

Question 33

Music Literacy

Answer 33

Ability to read, write, and understand music. Memory tip – Think “reading music is like reading a book”, but with notes and rhythms. 🎼📖

Question 34

Scaffolded Learning

Answer 34

Giving step-by-step help that gradually decreases as students become independent. Memory tip – Think “training wheels for learning”, support first, then let them ride solo. 🚲📚

Question 35

Stick Notation

Answer 35

Music notation with just stems (no noteheads) to show rhythm. Memory tip – Think “sticks = beats”, simple lines to focus on rhythm first. 🥢🎶

Question 36

Vocal Placement

Answer 36

Directing sound to different areas of the vocal tract. Memory tip – Think “aim your voice”, like placing sound forward, backward, high, or low. 🎤🎯

Question 37

TB Repertoire

Answer 37

Music for a choir with Tenors and Basses. Memory tip – Think “T + B = the low guys’ team”, the men’s choir parts. 🎶👔

Question 38

Countenance

Answer 38

appearance of the face

Question 39

Intonation

Answer 39

How in tune a pitch is. Memory tip – Think “intonation = in tune”, like matching the bullseye on pitch. 🎯🎶

Question 40

Coloratura

Answer 40

Fancy, fast vocal decorations with many notes. Memory tip – Think “add color to the music”, like vocal fireworks. 🎆🎶

Question 41

Rote Learning

Answer 41

learning songs by ear

Question 42

Choral Repertoire

Answer 42

Music written for choirs to sing. Memory tip – Think “choral = choir songs”, the collection of music for group voices. 🎼👥

Question 43

Breath Support

Answer 43

Using the diaphragm to control airflow while singing. Memory tip – Think “strong breath = strong sound”, like steady air powering your voice. 💨🎤

Question 44

SSAATTBB

Answer 44

Choir music split into 8 parts: soprano 1 & 2, alto 1 & 2, tenor 1 & 2, bass 1 & 2. Memory tip – Think “double letters = double voices”, a full, rich choir sound. 🎶👥

Question 45

Breath Control

Answer 45

Managing air to sustain notes, shape phrases, and change volume. Memory tip – Think “control the air, control the music”, like a steady stream powering sound. 💨🎵

Question 46

Resonance (Music)

Answer 46

The echo and amplification of sound in the throat, mouth, and nose. Memory tip – Think “resonance = rich ring”, like your voice bouncing and filling space.