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Chorus and Choir Technique Dictionary

In progress

Choral singing, vocal sections, blend, diction and the vocabulary of the choral ensemble.

6 sections, 98 terms planned

  • Vocal Sections
    14 terms

    Soprano, alto, tenor, bass, SATB, divisi

  • Blend and Balance
    16 terms

    Straight tone, vibrato control, section blend, unified vowels

  • Choral Diction
    20 terms

    Unified vowels, consonant placement, Latin and language diction

  • Conducting and Cues
    16 terms

    Choral conducting, breath cues, entrances, releases

  • Repertoire Types
    18 terms

    Motet, mass, oratorio, cantata, spiritual, madrigal, a cappella

  • Rehearsal Terms
    14 terms

    Sectionals, part-learning, memorisation, staging

This encyclopedia is being written. In the meantime, explore the violin technique dictionary, which is complete with 230 defined terms, browse the rest of the music dictionary, or use our free practice tools.

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