Across
- 2. A male voice type that sings primarily in head voice; common in baroque music.
- 6. A vocal technique wherein the singer rounds the lips slightly when singing high notes to achieve a specific sound.
- 7. The body parts used to form words; usually refers to the lips, teeth, and tip of the tongue.
- 10. The lowest female voice type.
- 11. A diction technique referring to sounds that occur when the tongue is right behind the top front teeth. The Italian or Spanish D sound is a good example.
- 13. The meaning “of choir” in Italian. This term has been adopted to refer to singing without accompaniment.
- 14. A vocal sound that is not clear, while instead sounding airy and fuzzy. A breathy sound can be caused by many factors, including inadequate breath support.
- 15. A diction term referring to a sound that produces an audible puff of air, such as the letter P in English.
Down
- 1. A male voice type between tenor and bass.
- 3. voice: The lower vocal register in which most people talk; resonates in the chest.
- 4. The way components of words, including consonants and vowels, are formed and pronounced. For classical singers, this generally includes the study of foreign
- 5. The lowest male voice type.
- 8. Fast-moving notes.
- 9. The large muscle of respiration that lies beneath the lungs, which flattens and lowers during inhalation. This is one of the most common singing terms used in lessons or classes when discussing proper breathing techniques.
- 12. A lower female voice within the choral setting.
