Choir GP2 Vocab

4. The way music is interpreted and grouped (like natural sentence breaks) with dynamics and style.
7. An increase in volume.
9. Thick or thin- usually refers to the number of instruments playing, and how close the pitches are.
10. A multi-measure musical idea that repeats within music, often representing a character or idea.
13. The combination of instrument playing in a given piece or at a given time.
15. To slow down.
16. A term referring to a combination of density of instrumentation, articulation, and other factors creating a musical landscape.
17. A decrease in volume.
19. Fine adjustment of the same pitch- flat or sharp. Needs to be unified!
20. The way a note is attacked- smooth, crisp, accented, etc.
21. Solo vocal piece, usually from an opera, oratorio, or other large scale musical work.
23. To speed up.
25. Loud dynamics.
26. A vocal style in which rhythm and melody are ordered to imitate speech; usually precedes an aria in an opera or oratorio.
27. Forte attack, immediately piano.

1. The volume at which a section of music is performed.
2. The main melody, similar to a chorus.
3. A section of vocal music, often called a verse.
5. suddenly soft.
6. Musical lines which are often simpler and/or more repetitive than the melody and it gives a foundation of chords, steady rhythm, etc.
8. Question and answer type phrases.
11. Musical lines which look similar to and support the melody.
12. A short musical idea that repeats and develops within a piece of music.
14. A large, musical work with a religious text written for orchestra, soloists, and choir. Usually no acting, costumes, or scenery.
18. Soft dynamics.
22. The most prominent musical line.
24. (symbol) Literally adds 50% of a note's value.