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Texture & Voicing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Soprano | The highest treble clef singing voice in a typical 4 part Chorus |
| Alto | The lower treble clef singing voice (second highest) in a typical 4 part chorus |
| Tenor | The highest bass clef singing voice in a typical 4 part chorus |
| Bass | The lowest bass clef singing voice in a typical 4 part chorus |
| Baritone | The male voice part that lies between the Tenor and the Bass |
| Unison | All voices singing the same pitches and rhythms |
| Duet | Two voices singing in harmony |
| Trio | Three voices singing in harmony |
| Quartet | Four voices singing in harmony |
| Descant | Vocal line higher than the melod |
| Interval | Distance between two notes |
| Chord | Two or more notes sounding at the same time |
| Polyphony | many parts singing different pitches and rhythms |
| Antiphony | Voices singing alternating phrases in a “call and response” style |
| Harmony | The combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same |
| Melody | a pleasing series of musical notes that form the main part of a song or piece of music |
| Form | the structure of a piece of music |