boy choir
Cathedral youth ensemble
A boy choir is a choral group composed of young male singers, typically prepubescent boys whose voices have not yet changed.
Boy choirs are associated with classical sacred music and have a long tradition in churches and cathedrals: He sang in a boy choir before his voice broke.
The characteristic sound—high, pure, and ethereal—disappears when voices mature, giving these ensembles a distinctive tonal quality.
- King's CollegeCambridge university college
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- trebleHigh frequency range
- high notesElevated musical tones
- cathedralBishop's principal church
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- singingsoprano, lead vocals, vocalist, alto, backing vocals
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- vocal groupsvocal ensemble, vocal quartet, barbershop quartet, gospel quartet, The Four Tops
- choral musicchoirmaster, a cappella, vocal ensemble, vocal ensembles, vocal harmony
- sacred accompanimentorgan, pipe organ, church organ, harmonium, reed organ
boy choirwomen's choir
Female-only singing group
mixed choir · women's chorus · female chorus · female choir · mixed chorus
boy choirmen's choir
Male vocal ensemble
men's chorus · male voice choir · adult choir · barbershop quartet
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