Across
- 2. Theater A very expressive style of singing, often focused on storytelling and acting through song. Musical theater singers need to blend powerful belts with softer, more lyrical styles depending on the role. The ability to switch between chest and head voice is key.
- 6. Loud, aggressive, and often uses vocal techniques like growling or screaming. Metal singers push their voices to create raw, intense sounds. Includes distortion, growling, and sometimes screaming. Singers use special techniques to create these sounds without damaging their vocal cords."
- 7. This style typically features a strong, often raspy or gritty voice with high energy and emotional intensity. Singers push the voice with powerful projection and sometimes use a “growl” or distortion for effect.
- 9. Simple, catchy melodies, clear diction, and a conversational tone. Pop singers focus on making their voices sound relatable and emotionally accessible. Often involves belting, light vibrato, and vocal runs. Autotune is commonly used for stylistic effect. Metal Loud, aggressive, and often uses vocal techniques like growling or screaming. Metal singers push their voices to create raw, intense sounds. Includes distortion, growling, and sometimes screaming. Singers use special techniques to create these sounds without damaging their vocal cords.""Styles of singing:
- 10. This style is known for its improvisation, complex rhythms, and flexible phrasing. Singers often scat (singing with nonsensical syllables) and play with timing, bending notes to create a laid-back, smooth sound.
Down
- 1. Expresses deep emotions through lyrics and often features call-and-response patterns.
- 3. This style involves a rich, emotional tone, often with a heavy use of singing several notes within one syllable, vibrato, and a more dynamic range. Singers focus on emotional expression and vocal acrobatics.
- 4. This style emphasizes a twangy, nasal tone with clear, simple diction. Storytelling is central to country music, so lyrics are delivered clearly and with emotional sincerity.
- 5. This is the highly trained style, requiring powerful projection, vibrato, and the ability to sing in multiple languages. Singers use their full vocal range, often including rapid vocal runs and sustained high notes.
- 8. Involves singing in a group, often harmonizing and following a conductor.