Choir

Women's choral groups

Women's choral groups

Choirs

  1. What is an all women's choir called?
  2. What is the highest women's choral part?
  3. Who sings the highest female parts in a choral ensemble?
  4. What are the three sections of a female choir?

What is an all women's choir called?

A women's choir or women's chorus is a choir formed exclusively by women. If all singers are young it is called girls' choir. The voice types are usually soprano and alto, SSAA. The names are also used for music especially composed for such groups.

What is the highest women's choral part?

The choir usually sings in four parts: soprano, alto, tenor and bass: Soprano is the highest voice part, and is suitable for women and boys (before their voices break). Alto is usually sung by women, but can be sung by male countertenors.

Who sings the highest female parts in a choral ensemble?

In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which often encompasses the melody. The soprano voice type is generally divided into the coloratura, soubrette, lyric, spinto, and dramatic soprano.

What are the three sections of a female choir?

Voice classification is a tool for singers, composers, venues, and listeners to categorize vocal properties and to associate roles with voices. Women are typically divided into three groups: soprano, mezzo-soprano, and contralto. Men are usually divided into four groups: countertenor, tenor, baritone, and bass.

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