choirmasters
Singers' ensemble leaders
Choirmasters are people who direct choirs, responsible for rehearsing singers, selecting music, and conducting performances.
The role combines musical leadership with organizational duties: The choirmasters of England's great cathedrals often serve for decades.
Also called choir directors.
Official ceremonial songs
- motetsSacred polyphonic compositions
- cantatasSung dramatic compositions
- carolsFestive religious songs
- hymnsReligious songs of worship
psalms · requiem · magnificat · oratorio · vespers · madrigals · mass · spirituals
Distinct divided part
- voice partDesignated singing range
- unisonSimultaneous identical action
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- blendCombine into mixture
balance · cutoffs · entrances · risers · formation · seating · audition · recruitment
Slender rod for leading
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- cueTrigger for action
- downbeatNegatively toned or dispirited
- cutoffPoint of termination
tempo · dynamics · crescendo · decrescendo · fermata · rubato · phrasing · interpretation
Highest female voice range
- altoLower female voice
- tenorEssential meaning or import
- bassDeep pitch or fish
- baritoneMid-range male voice
treble · countertenor · falsetto · vibrato · diction · projection · placement · register
Guidance for action
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
development · discipline · practice · technique · ear training · musicianship · repertoire · preparation
anthems
Official ceremonial songs
hymns · psalms · requiem · magnificat · oratorio · vespers · madrigals · mass · spirituals · gospels
section
Distinct divided part
- voice partDesignated singing range
- unisonSimultaneous identical action
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
blend · balance · cutoffs · entrances · risers · formation · seating · audition · recruitment · roster
baton
Slender rod for leading
cutoff · tempo · dynamics · crescendo · decrescendo · fermata · rubato · phrasing · interpretation · score
soprano
Highest female voice range
baritone · treble · countertenor · falsetto · vibrato · diction · projection · placement · register · range
instruction
Guidance for action
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
guidance · development · discipline · practice · technique · ear training · musicianship · repertoire · preparation · nurturing
- church rolesbishop, deacons, priest, pastor, lay readers
- Sacred MusiciansBach, Handel, organists, Byrd, worship leaders
- maestrosconductors, music directors, symphony conductors, bandleaders, band leaders
- English Choralanthems, motets, evensong, canticles, Magnificat
- sacred musichymns, hymn, anthem, anthems, gospel
choirmastersbandmasters
Leaders of musical bands
instrumentalists · soloists · accompanists · bandleaders · session musicians