Vocal music Flashcards
1
Q
What does it mean if a song is mostly syllabic?
A
one note to each syllable
2
Q
What does it mean if a song is mostly melismatic?
A
several notes to each syllable
3
Q
What is a descant?
A
another melody sung above the main melody
4
Q
What is the order of female voices from highest to lowest?
A
Soprano, mezzo soprano,alto
5
Q
What is the order of male voices from highest to lowest?
A
tenor, baritone, bass
6
Q
What is an aria?
A
A solo song with an orchestral accompaniment
7
Q
What is a cadenza
A
A passage in music in which at the end, the orchestra will stop playing and a soloist will show off.
