Clossary of voice singing

By Dora Mitchell, March 12, 2023

1. A Capella – A style of singing without instrumental accompaniment.
2. Breath support – The technique of using the diaphragm and other muscles to control the flow of air while singing.
3. Chest voice – The lower register of the singing voice, which resonates in the chest.
4. Falsetto – A technique used by male singers to sing in a higher register by using their head voice.
5. Head voice – The higher register of the singing voice, which resonates in the head.
6. Vibrato – A slight oscillation of pitch that is used to add expression to a note.
7. Legato – A smooth and connected style of singing where notes are connected without breaks.
8. Staccato – A short, sharp style of singing where notes are sung with clear breaks in between.
9. Soprano – The highest female singing voice.
10. Tenor – The highest male singing voice.
11. Alto – The lower female singing voice.
12. Baritone – The lower male singing voice.
13. Pitch – The highness or lowness of a musical note.
14. Range – The span of pitches that a singer can comfortably sing
15. Vibrato – A slight oscillation of pitch used to add expressiveness and character to a sustained note.
16. Breath support – The technique of controlling the breath to create a steady stream of air while singing.
17. Falsetto – A singing technique that uses a higher range than a person’s normal voice.
18. Timbre – The unique quality of a singer’s voice, determined by factors such as tone, resonance, and texture.
19. Dynamics – The variation in loudness or softness of a singer’s voice.
20. Legato – A style of singing in which the notes are smoothly connected without pauses or breaks
21. Vibrato rate – The speed at which the vibrato oscillates.
22. Ornamentation – The embellishments or flourishes that a singer adds to a melody to make it more expressive and interesting.
     

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