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Show choir performers traditionally wear costumes, though the definition of what is considered a costume in this context is broad. Costumes range from conservative looks (such as formal tuxedos and ball gowns) to modern (tracksuits with name-brand sneakers) to avant-garde fashion (such as modern head-to-toe uniforms or revealing clothing).
A choir (/ ˈ k w aɪər / KWIRE), also known as a chorale or chorus (from Latin chorus, meaning 'a dance in a circle') is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform or in other words is the music performed by the ensemble.
An arrangement often refers to a change in medium or style and can be instrumental, not necessarily vocal music. [ 3 ] Texts commonly used in choral settings include the mass and the requiem in Western Christianity , and the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and the All-night vigil in Eastern Christianity .
J. S. Bach frequently made arrangements of his own and other composers' pieces. One example is the arrangement that he made of the Prelude from his Partita No. 3 for solo violin, BWV 1006. Bach Partita 3 for Violin Prelude Bach Partita 3 for Violin Prelude. Bach transformed this solo piece into an orchestral Sinfonia that introduces his Cantata ...
In German, the word Choral may as well refer to Protestant congregational singing as to other forms of vocal (church) music, including Gregorian chant. [1] The English word which derived from this German term, that is chorale, however almost exclusively refers to the musical forms that originated in the German Reformation.
A concert, often known informally as a gig or show, is a live performance of music in front of an audience. [1] The performance may be carried by a single musician, in which case it is sometimes called a recital , or by a musical ensemble such as an orchestra , choir , or band .
In choral musical notation, TTBB denotes a four-part lower-voice choir. Composed of tenors and basses , Its configuration is Tenor 1, Tenor 2 (or lead), Bass 1 (or Baritone ), and Bass 2. Typically (but not always) one of the Tenor parts is the melody, with the other parts as harmony(s).
Her album Medúlla is composed entirely of processed and acoustic vocal music, including beatboxing, choral arrangements, and throat singing. Singer Bobby McFerrin has recorded a number of albums using only his voice and body, sometimes consisting of a texted melody supported by untexted vocalizations.