Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Singing technique definitons

Allegro: (especially as a direction) at a brisk tempo

Soprano: the highest of the four standard singing voices

Staccato: with each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others

Pianissimo: (especially as a direction) very soft or softly

Sempre crescendo: gradually getting louder

Simile: in the same way

Alto: a voice, instrument, or part below the highest range and above tenor, in particular

Basso: a bass voice or vocal part.

Piano: soft

Mezzo Forte: (especially as a direction) moderately loud

Forte: loud; strong

Fortissimo: (especially as a direction) very loud or loudly

Diminuendo: (especially as a direction) with a decrease in loudness

Ritardando: (especially as a direction) with a gradual decrease of tempo