June 2009 Singing
Bobcats/Bobcat Chorale Final Exam
Objective Study Guide
On your own paper, define these vocabulary terms from the definitions given to
you this year.
chorus
diaphragm
larynx
trachea
epiglottis
hyperfunction
conductor
conducting patterns
sightsinging
slur
tie
composer
lyrics
tempo
lyricist
accidentals
sharp
flat
natural
glottis
trio
balance
Bass
soft palate
solfeggio
staff
a tempo
melody
a cappella
choreography
posture
opera
libretto
leitmotif
interlude
introduction
True or False:
Always look away from the conductor while you are performing.
The diaphragm is a muscle which controls breathing.
The vocal chords are a callus on the diafram.
Solfeggio is the syllables denoting
major scale steps.
A solo is a performance by 1 singer.
Tenor is the lowest pitched male voice.
Bar lines are all the music between the measures.
Melody is the tuna of a piece of music.
Pitch is the highness or lowness of music.
A group of instrumentalists is called a
chorus.
Singing gradually slower indicates retardando
Measure is all the bar lines found between the music
Diction is the pronunciation and enunciation of notes
A repeat sign indicates to repeat all the music between the signs
Attacking and releasing the notes is called matriculation
Breath marks are written below the staff
Fermata is a hold or pause
Ledger lines are temporary extensions of the staff
Reflecting the meaning of the music in performance is called repression
Range is all the notes a singer is capable of singing
Intonation is singing the note on the correct pitch
Know the symbol for the following musical signs:
ff
f
mf
mp
p
pp
meter signature
staff
treble clef
bass clef
D.S. al Coda
sharp
flat
natural
D.S. al Fine
accidentals
fermata
leger line