Vocal Production and Part SingingQuiz

1.

Where should a singer's shoulders move when taking a deep breath for singing?

2.

What is a ROUND (canon) in music?

3.

What dös the dynamic marking 'pp' (pianissimo) mean?

4.

What is RUBATO in music?

5.

Describe the difference between a ROUND and PARTNER SONGS. Which is more challenging and why?

6.

A choir director tells students to 'shape the phrase.' What dös this mean, and how would singers put it into practice?