Music and Performing Arts Vocal Performance

Question 1

What is the highest female singing voice classification?

Accepted Answer

Soprano

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Mezzo-soprano

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Contralto

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Coloratura

Question 2

What technique involves alternating between the chest voice and a lighter head voice?

Accepted Answer

Yodeling

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Belting

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Vibrato

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Falsetto

Question 3

What is 'vibrato' in singing?

Accepted Answer

A rapid, slight variation in pitch that gives warmth to a note

Answer

A very loud sustained note

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A sudden drop in volume

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A type of breath control exercise

Question 4

What is the term for the break or register change in a singer's voice?

Accepted Answer

Passaggio

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Tessiture

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Coloration

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Cambiata

Question 5

A 'countertenor' is a male voice that sings primarily in which register?

Accepted Answer

Alto or mezzo-soprano range

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Bass

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Baritone

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Tenor

Question 6

What does 'a cappella' mean in choral music?

Accepted Answer

Without any instrumental accompaniment

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With orchestral accompaniment

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With piano accompaniment only

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With a small chamber ensemble