8_Chorus Vocab Set #3

Question 1

head voice

Answer 1

the higher ranges of the voice in singing; the vibrations of sung notes are felt in the head

Question 2

rit.

Answer 2

a gradual decrease of tempo

Question 3

crescendo

Answer 3

a gradual increase in volume

Question 4

balance

Answer 4

the adjustment of volume and timbre between instruments or voices

Question 5

chest voice

Answer 5

the lower ranges of the voice in speaking or singing; vibrations occur in the chest and resonance is typically strongest in this range

Question 6

bass clef or F clef

Answer 6

a clef placing “F” on the fourth line of the staff; used for lower sounding notes

Question 7

treble clef or G clef

Answer 7

a clef placing “G” on the second line of the staff; used for higher sounding notes

Question 8

decrescendo

Answer 8

a gradual decrease in volume

Question 9

quarter note

Answer 9

equal to one beat in any time signature with a 4 on the bottom (for example: 2/4 or 4/4)

Question 10

eighth note

Answer 10

equal to half a beat in any time signature with a 4 on the bottom (for example: 3/4) or 1 beat in a time signature with an 8 on the bottom (for example: 3/8 or 6/8)