Test your basic knowledge |

Subjects : performing-arts, music
Instructions:
  • Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A symbol indicating that a section should be performed again.






2. A few more breathy tone and dramatic expierence while singing






3. Lower note brought to the right note used in country music a lot.






4. Creating a soft whispy sound while singing adding flavor as long as you don't disrupt the mix voice.






5. Singing voice. It is also commonly used to mean a higher pitch with a lighter timbre.






6. It acts as a valve between the nasal cavity and the mouth. a lifted soft palate in singing closes off the nasal cavity and creates proper singing resonance






7. Bend of a note in the middle of singing that moves stretches a pitch to another notes then going back to the original note.






8. Speaking voice. It is also commonly used to mean a lower pitch with heavier timbre.






9. The position of a persons body when sitting or standing. It effetcs vochal production.






10. Two mucous membranes stretched across the larynx. They vibrate to produce sound.






11. Southern dialect and also with slides and short quick trills.






12. Bending vowels as we do in speech.






13. An articulation mark that allows a note or chord to be held longer than the notes printed value.






14. Lengthy runs - trills - and licks. Slower music related to concentrated on soul and deep meaning.






15. Very individualistic and conversational. Shows a lot of personality.






16. The confidence of knowing what your singing is correct.






17. The hard palate acts as a resonating surface for the voice






18. A system of syllables (do re mi fa so la ti do) used to teach intervals between pitches.






19. The pronunction and clarity of text while singing.






20. A dagger shaped bone in the middle of the chest. Singers often talk about raising the sternum to have good posture while singing.






21. Staying close to original text and good connection in notes and uses vibrato almost on every note.






22. Extremely rythmic 50's and 60's concentrated






23. Greater range with a more intense chest voice.