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What is it called when one voice type sings a 'solo'?
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar Manara
Planned maintenance scheduled April 17/18, 2019 at 00:00UTC (8:00pm US/Eastern)How to improve the blend between male and female voices on the same part in a choir?Getting a bigger sound for solo keyboard/voice performanceWhat is this type of vocals called?Not sure what voice type I haveWhat is my voice type?50 years old , haven't sung a note in my life, butVoice type questionWhat’s my voice typeTerminology used when a high note in a sentence is sung like a flasettoWhat is Shoshana Damari's voice called?
We have three groups (soprano, alto, and baritone) and for one of the songs we're singing, each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing. Our conductor referred to it as a specific word but I don't remember what it was called. I searched online, but I still couldn't find it.
Could anyone tell me what the term is?
voice solos
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We have three groups (soprano, alto, and baritone) and for one of the songs we're singing, each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing. Our conductor referred to it as a specific word but I don't remember what it was called. I searched online, but I still couldn't find it.
Could anyone tell me what the term is?
voice solos
edited Apr 9 at 3:05
AduyummY
11412
asked Apr 8 at 22:43
Vivi eyreVivi eyre
211
"and for one of the songs we're singing each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing." - Can you clarify what you mean by this?
– LSM07
Apr 9 at 0:54
@LSM07 "each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing" probably means that one part (soprano, alto, or baritone) sings while the other parts remain silent. In sheet music, there would be rests in the measures of the other two parts while the third part sings.
– AduyummY
Apr 9 at 5:30
2
Please clarify whether the other parts stop singing during these passages or whether these passages are simply the primary melody and the other parts continue singing harmonization.
– chrylis
Apr 9 at 6:25
I agree with @chrylis that this is not very clear. Could you edit your question and include the relevant fragment of the score?
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:37
2
As it stands, the question lacks pertinent information which is needed for a definitive answer. It could mean two opposing things.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:34
|
show 2 more comments
We have three groups (soprano, alto, and baritone) and for one of the songs we're singing, each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing. Our conductor referred to it as a specific word but I don't remember what it was called. I searched online, but I still couldn't find it.
Could anyone tell me what the term is?
voice solos
edited Apr 9 at 3:05
AduyummY
11412
asked Apr 8 at 22:43
Vivi eyreVivi eyre
211
We have three groups (soprano, alto, and baritone) and for one of the songs we're singing, each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing. Our conductor referred to it as a specific word but I don't remember what it was called. I searched online, but I still couldn't find it.
Could anyone tell me what the term is?
voice solos
voice solos
edited Apr 9 at 3:05
AduyummY
11412
asked Apr 8 at 22:43
Vivi eyreVivi eyre
211
edited Apr 9 at 3:05
AduyummY
11412
asked Apr 8 at 22:43
Vivi eyreVivi eyre
211
edited Apr 9 at 3:05
AduyummY
11412
edited Apr 9 at 3:05
AduyummY
11412
edited Apr 9 at 3:05
AduyummY
11412
11412
asked Apr 8 at 22:43
Vivi eyreVivi eyre
211
asked Apr 8 at 22:43
Vivi eyreVivi eyre
211
asked Apr 8 at 22:43
Vivi eyreVivi eyre
211
211
"and for one of the songs we're singing each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing." - Can you clarify what you mean by this?
– LSM07
Apr 9 at 0:54
@LSM07 "each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing" probably means that one part (soprano, alto, or baritone) sings while the other parts remain silent. In sheet music, there would be rests in the measures of the other two parts while the third part sings.
– AduyummY
Apr 9 at 5:30
2
Please clarify whether the other parts stop singing during these passages or whether these passages are simply the primary melody and the other parts continue singing harmonization.
– chrylis
Apr 9 at 6:25
I agree with @chrylis that this is not very clear. Could you edit your question and include the relevant fragment of the score?
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:37
2
As it stands, the question lacks pertinent information which is needed for a definitive answer. It could mean two opposing things.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:34
|
show 2 more comments
"and for one of the songs we're singing each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing." - Can you clarify what you mean by this?
– LSM07
Apr 9 at 0:54
@LSM07 "each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing" probably means that one part (soprano, alto, or baritone) sings while the other parts remain silent. In sheet music, there would be rests in the measures of the other two parts while the third part sings.
– AduyummY
Apr 9 at 5:30
2
Please clarify whether the other parts stop singing during these passages or whether these passages are simply the primary melody and the other parts continue singing harmonization.
– chrylis
Apr 9 at 6:25
I agree with @chrylis that this is not very clear. Could you edit your question and include the relevant fragment of the score?
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:37
2
As it stands, the question lacks pertinent information which is needed for a definitive answer. It could mean two opposing things.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:34
"and for one of the songs we're singing each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing." - Can you clarify what you mean by this?
– LSM07
Apr 9 at 0:54
"and for one of the songs we're singing each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing." - Can you clarify what you mean by this?
– LSM07
Apr 9 at 0:54
@LSM07 "each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing" probably means that one part (soprano, alto, or baritone) sings while the other parts remain silent. In sheet music, there would be rests in the measures of the other two parts while the third part sings.
– AduyummY
Apr 9 at 5:30
@LSM07 "each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing" probably means that one part (soprano, alto, or baritone) sings while the other parts remain silent. In sheet music, there would be rests in the measures of the other two parts while the third part sings.
– AduyummY
Apr 9 at 5:30
2
2
Please clarify whether the other parts stop singing during these passages or whether these passages are simply the primary melody and the other parts continue singing harmonization.
– chrylis
Apr 9 at 6:25
Please clarify whether the other parts stop singing during these passages or whether these passages are simply the primary melody and the other parts continue singing harmonization.
– chrylis
Apr 9 at 6:25
I agree with @chrylis that this is not very clear. Could you edit your question and include the relevant fragment of the score?
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:37
I agree with @chrylis that this is not very clear. Could you edit your question and include the relevant fragment of the score?
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:37
2
2
As it stands, the question lacks pertinent information which is needed for a definitive answer. It could mean two opposing things.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:34
As it stands, the question lacks pertinent information which is needed for a definitive answer. It could mean two opposing things.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:34
|
show 2 more comments
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Possibly soli?
In my experience, it means a solo for an entire section. For example, a saxophone soli would be a feature for all the saxophones in a big band.
Google tells me it has other meanings in different contexts, so it may not be a universally applicable term.
answered Apr 8 at 23:20
endorphendorph
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This is also my experience; whenever i encounter a "soli", it means "a solo for all applicable people together, instead of choosing just one individual"
– ThisIsMe
Apr 9 at 6:48
In my experience from classical music, soli is simply the Italian name for soloists and is used in contrast to the choir – you can often find “soli e coro” in scores.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:30
add a comment |
If other voices are singing (or playing) at the same time, the leading voice is simply called melody and others are performing accompaniment.
In polyphonic compositions, the voice singing (or playing) the main melody is called cantus firmus (Latin) or canto fermo (Italian). In this case, the other voices are performing at the same time, too. The relation between voices is called counterpoint.
answered Apr 9 at 7:35
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On condition the other voices were also singing, this is correct. In the event that they weren't, this is wrong.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:35
@Tim I understand the part of the question “each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing” in the way that other voices are also singing. I tried to clarify (and extend) my answer.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 9:18
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Possibly soli?
In my experience, it means a solo for an entire section. For example, a saxophone soli would be a feature for all the saxophones in a big band.
Google tells me it has other meanings in different contexts, so it may not be a universally applicable term.
answered Apr 8 at 23:20
endorphendorph
8,24231544
This is also my experience; whenever i encounter a "soli", it means "a solo for all applicable people together, instead of choosing just one individual"
– ThisIsMe
Apr 9 at 6:48
In my experience from classical music, soli is simply the Italian name for soloists and is used in contrast to the choir – you can often find “soli e coro” in scores.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:30
add a comment |
Possibly soli?
In my experience, it means a solo for an entire section. For example, a saxophone soli would be a feature for all the saxophones in a big band.
Google tells me it has other meanings in different contexts, so it may not be a universally applicable term.
answered Apr 8 at 23:20
endorphendorph
8,24231544
This is also my experience; whenever i encounter a "soli", it means "a solo for all applicable people together, instead of choosing just one individual"
– ThisIsMe
Apr 9 at 6:48
In my experience from classical music, soli is simply the Italian name for soloists and is used in contrast to the choir – you can often find “soli e coro” in scores.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:30
add a comment |
Possibly soli?
In my experience, it means a solo for an entire section. For example, a saxophone soli would be a feature for all the saxophones in a big band.
Google tells me it has other meanings in different contexts, so it may not be a universally applicable term.
answered Apr 8 at 23:20
endorphendorph
8,24231544
Possibly soli?
In my experience, it means a solo for an entire section. For example, a saxophone soli would be a feature for all the saxophones in a big band.
Google tells me it has other meanings in different contexts, so it may not be a universally applicable term.
answered Apr 8 at 23:20
endorphendorph
8,24231544
answered Apr 8 at 23:20
endorphendorph
8,24231544
answered Apr 8 at 23:20
endorphendorph
8,24231544
answered Apr 8 at 23:20
endorphendorph
8,24231544
8,24231544
This is also my experience; whenever i encounter a "soli", it means "a solo for all applicable people together, instead of choosing just one individual"
– ThisIsMe
Apr 9 at 6:48
In my experience from classical music, soli is simply the Italian name for soloists and is used in contrast to the choir – you can often find “soli e coro” in scores.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:30
add a comment |
This is also my experience; whenever i encounter a "soli", it means "a solo for all applicable people together, instead of choosing just one individual"
– ThisIsMe
Apr 9 at 6:48
In my experience from classical music, soli is simply the Italian name for soloists and is used in contrast to the choir – you can often find “soli e coro” in scores.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:30
This is also my experience; whenever i encounter a "soli", it means "a solo for all applicable people together, instead of choosing just one individual"
– ThisIsMe
Apr 9 at 6:48
This is also my experience; whenever i encounter a "soli", it means "a solo for all applicable people together, instead of choosing just one individual"
– ThisIsMe
Apr 9 at 6:48
In my experience from classical music, soli is simply the Italian name for soloists and is used in contrast to the choir – you can often find “soli e coro” in scores.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:30
In my experience from classical music, soli is simply the Italian name for soloists and is used in contrast to the choir – you can often find “soli e coro” in scores.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:30
add a comment |
If other voices are singing (or playing) at the same time, the leading voice is simply called melody and others are performing accompaniment.
In polyphonic compositions, the voice singing (or playing) the main melody is called cantus firmus (Latin) or canto fermo (Italian). In this case, the other voices are performing at the same time, too. The relation between voices is called counterpoint.
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On condition the other voices were also singing, this is correct. In the event that they weren't, this is wrong.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:35
@Tim I understand the part of the question “each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing” in the way that other voices are also singing. I tried to clarify (and extend) my answer.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 9:18
add a comment |
If other voices are singing (or playing) at the same time, the leading voice is simply called melody and others are performing accompaniment.
In polyphonic compositions, the voice singing (or playing) the main melody is called cantus firmus (Latin) or canto fermo (Italian). In this case, the other voices are performing at the same time, too. The relation between voices is called counterpoint.
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On condition the other voices were also singing, this is correct. In the event that they weren't, this is wrong.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:35
@Tim I understand the part of the question “each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing” in the way that other voices are also singing. I tried to clarify (and extend) my answer.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 9:18
add a comment |
If other voices are singing (or playing) at the same time, the leading voice is simply called melody and others are performing accompaniment.
In polyphonic compositions, the voice singing (or playing) the main melody is called cantus firmus (Latin) or canto fermo (Italian). In this case, the other voices are performing at the same time, too. The relation between voices is called counterpoint.
answered Apr 9 at 7:35
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If other voices are singing (or playing) at the same time, the leading voice is simply called melody and others are performing accompaniment.
In polyphonic compositions, the voice singing (or playing) the main melody is called cantus firmus (Latin) or canto fermo (Italian). In this case, the other voices are performing at the same time, too. The relation between voices is called counterpoint.
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On condition the other voices were also singing, this is correct. In the event that they weren't, this is wrong.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:35
@Tim I understand the part of the question “each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing” in the way that other voices are also singing. I tried to clarify (and extend) my answer.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 9:18
add a comment |
2
On condition the other voices were also singing, this is correct. In the event that they weren't, this is wrong.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:35
@Tim I understand the part of the question “each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing” in the way that other voices are also singing. I tried to clarify (and extend) my answer.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 9:18
2
2
On condition the other voices were also singing, this is correct. In the event that they weren't, this is wrong.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:35
On condition the other voices were also singing, this is correct. In the event that they weren't, this is wrong.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:35
@Tim I understand the part of the question “each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing” in the way that other voices are also singing. I tried to clarify (and extend) my answer.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 9:18
@Tim I understand the part of the question “each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing” in the way that other voices are also singing. I tried to clarify (and extend) my answer.
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 9:18
add a comment |
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"and for one of the songs we're singing each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing." - Can you clarify what you mean by this?
– LSM07
Apr 9 at 0:54
@LSM07 "each vocal section has a piece or section that we have to sing" probably means that one part (soprano, alto, or baritone) sings while the other parts remain silent. In sheet music, there would be rests in the measures of the other two parts while the third part sings.
– AduyummY
Apr 9 at 5:30
2
Please clarify whether the other parts stop singing during these passages or whether these passages are simply the primary melody and the other parts continue singing harmonization.
– chrylis
Apr 9 at 6:25
I agree with @chrylis that this is not very clear. Could you edit your question and include the relevant fragment of the score?
– Melebius
Apr 9 at 7:37
2
As it stands, the question lacks pertinent information which is needed for a definitive answer. It could mean two opposing things.
– Tim
Apr 9 at 8:34