choir crossword puzzle

3. adds fifty percent of a note value.
6. a vocal style in which rhythm and melody are ordered to imitate speech; usually precedes an aria in a opera or an oratorio.
9. a short musical idea that repeats and developed within a piece.
10. musical lines which look similar to and support the melody.
14. an independent musical thought usually about four measures.
19. question and answer type phrases.
20. a multi measure main idea developed throughout a piece.
21. forte attack, immediately.
23. fine adjustment to the pitch.
24. the most prominent musical line.

1. the main melody, similar to a chorus.
2. the combination of instruments playing in a given piece or at a given time.
4. musical lines which are often simpler and/or more repetitive than the melody .
5. a section of vocal music called a verse.
7. suddenly soft.
8. the way music is interpreted and grouped with dynamics and style.
11. to slow down.
12. an increase in volume.
13. the way a note is attacked.
15. a large scale of musical work with a religious text written for an orchestra, soloist, and choir.
16. thick or thin- usually refers to a combination of density of instrumentation, articulation, and other factors creating a musical landscape.
17. a decrease in volume.
18. solo or vocal piece usually from an opera, oratorio, or other large scales of musical work.
22. the volume at which a piece of music is performed.