Voice Classification And Vocal Ensembles
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This document summarizes the classification of human voices and vocal ensembles. It describes that there are two main groups of voices - female and male - which are classified by their timbre and range. It then lists the different voice types from highest to lowest for female voices as soprano, mezzo soprano, and contralto and for male voices as tenor, baritone, and bass. The document concludes by explaining that vocal ensembles can be classified by their number of voices, types of voices, or style of music performed.
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Voice Classification And Vocal Ensembles
- 1. Elizabeth Therese Gaughan English Language Assistant IES La Arboleda
- 2. Two main groups of human voices: Female voices (including children) Male Voices Voices are classified by their timbre and range Timbre is the quality or “color” of the voice Range is all of the notes that a person can sing
- 3. Soprano is the highest voice Mezzo soprano ( alto ) is the middle voice Contralto is the lowest voice Treble is the word for a child’s voice
- 4. Tenor is the highest voice Baritone is the middle voice Bass is the lowest voice
- 5. Vocal ensembles can be classified by number of voices, types of voices, and style of music. Ensembles by style : Concert choir (traditional) Jazz choir Show choir (sing and dance) Church choir Ensembles by types of voices: Children’s choir , men’s choir , women’s choir Mixed choir Ensembles by number : Solo , duet , trio , quartet , octet , etc. Chamber choir : small group Choir or chorus : large group