choristers

Singers in robes

Choristers are singers in a choir, especially in a church or cathedral setting.

The term carries a formal, traditional tone—you're more likely to hear it in connection with Anglican cathedrals or boys' choirs than with contemporary vocal groups.

The choristers processed down the aisle in their white robes.

voice

soprano

Highest female voice range

altoLower female voice
trebleHigh frequency range
boy sopranoYoung male high voice

descant · head voice · falsetto · vibrato · sightreading · vocalise · diction · phrasing · breath control · projection

repertoire

anthem

Official song of praise

cantataVocal work with instruments
oratorioUnstaged sacred choral work
madrigalUnaccompanied Renaissance choral composition

motet · carol · requiem · mass · canticle · magnificat · polyphony · counterpoint · acapella · psalmody

ensemble

robes

Long loose outer garments

cassocksFull-length clerical robes
conductorOne who directs musicians
rehearsalPre-performance practice session

altos · sopranos · tenors · basses · blend · unison · ensemble · harmony · intonation · pitch

sacred

cathedral

Bishop's principal church

chapelSmall worship room
sanctuaryProtected sacred space
altarSacred ritual table

vestments · cassocks · surplices · ruffs · incense · processional · liturgical · ecclesiastical · acolyte · cantor

choristers

soprano

anthem

robes

cathedral

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