Other Vocal Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
Syllabic
A
One syllable per note
2
Q
Melismatic
A
One syllable sung over many notes
3
Q
Homophony
A
Texture where all parts move together
4
Q
Polyphony
A
Texture where parts move independently of each other
5
Q
Musical
A
Stage production that includes music and drama
6
Q
Opera
A
Large scale work featuring singing
7
Q
Aria
A
Solo song from an opera
8
Q
Strophic
A
Song which has the same music repeated for verses and choruses
9
Q
Backing Vocals
A
Not the main singer
10
Q
Scat Singing
A
Nonsense words. Jazzy
11
Q
Descant
A
High melodic line. Often heard in a hymn tune
