harmony singing
Voices in accord
Harmony singing is vocal performance where singers produce different but complementary pitches simultaneously, creating chords rather than singing in unison.
One voice typically carries the melody while others sing supporting notes above or below: The group's tight harmony singing gave their recordings a distinctive sound.
The practice is central to barbershop quartets, gospel choirs, and folk traditions.
- barbershop quartetFour-voice a cappella ensemble
- doo wopHarmonic vocal pop genre
- gospel choirReligious vocal ensemble
- church choirCongregational singing group
- chord progressionSequence of tonal changes
counterpoint · dynamic balance · a cappella · phrasing · breath control · vocal warm-ups · interval training · blend · overtones · madrigal
- Duetsvocal duets, vocal harmonies, vocal duet, piano duet, violin duet
- men's chorusesbarbershop, barbershop quartet, male choir, glee club, a cappella
- vocal quartetsbarbershop quartet, a cappella quartet, gospel quartet, doo-wop group
- singingsoprano, lead vocals, vocalist, alto, backing vocals
- group singingchoir, singalong, choral group, vocal ensemble, rounds
- vocal musicsong, vocals, soprano, tenor, alto
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Simultaneous identical action
solo singing · monophony · monody · plainchant · Gregorian chant
harmony singingcacophony
Harsh, clashing sounds
off-key singing · disharmony · dissonance · caterwauling · noise
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