vocal quartet
Four-voice singing group
A vocal quartet is a group of four singers performing together, typically with distinct voice parts.
The term usually implies close harmony singing without instrumental accompaniment, as in barbershop quartets.
The vocal quartet performed at the wedding ceremony.
Classical usage often specifies soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices.
- altoLower female voice
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- doo-wopFifties vocal harmony genre
- doo-wop groupHarmonizing retro vocal act
- tenorEssential meaning or import
harmony · bass · counterpoint · a cappella · music ministry · gospel choir · baritone · blend · falsetto · concert · note · phrasing · breath control · church service · contralto · voice parts · voices · unison
- Quartets
- classical musicBach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms
- vocal groupschoir, choral group, chorale, chorus, The Four Tops
- vocal musicsong, vocals, soprano, tenor, alto
- jazz singingscat singing, scat, vocalese, jazz vocals, jazz standards
- secular choral musica cappella, madrigal, part-song, glee, round
vocal quartetchoir
Organized group of singers
chorus · mass choir · soloist · glee club · symphony orchestra
vocal quartetstring quartet
Four-piece chamber group
piano quartet · percussion ensemble · jazz quartet · orchestra · band