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Four Choir Voices

A mixed choir often sings in four main voice parts. They range from the highest notes to the lowest notes.

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  1. Soprano: the highest voice part
  2. Alto: the part below soprano and above tenor
  3. Tenor: the part below alto and above bass
  4. Bass: the lowest voice part

Examples

  • A school choir dividing a song into high and low lines.
  • A pop chorus where a high voice and a deep voice alternate.

Quiz: Four Choir Voices (Age 15)

  1. In a mixed choir, which voice part sings the highest notes?

    • Soprano
    • Bass
    • Alto
  2. Which voice part lies between alto and bass?

    • Soprano
    • Bass
    • Tenor
  3. Which list gives the four common choral parts from highest to lowest pitch?

    • Bass, tenor, alto, soprano
    • Soprano, alto, tenor, bass
    • Alto, soprano, bass, tenor

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Music, Age 15