Music and Performing Arts Vocal Performance 2

Question 1

Which vocal technique projects the voice to the back of a theater without microphone amplification?

Accepted Answer

Projection

Answer

Belting

Answer

Resonance placement

Answer

Twang

Question 2

What is the name for a singer's comfortable singing range?

Accepted Answer

Tessitura

Answer

Passaggio

Answer

Timbre

Answer

Ambitus

Question 3

Which breathing technique is essential for sustained classical singing?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragmatic breathing

Answer

Clavicular breathing

Answer

Chest breathing

Answer

Nasal breathing only

Question 4

What is 'scat singing' associated with?

Accepted Answer

Jazz improvisation

Answer

Classical opera

Answer

Country music

Answer

Gospel choirs

Question 5

The 'bel canto' style of singing originated in which period?

Accepted Answer

17th–19th century Italian opera

Answer

Medieval

Answer

Baroque

Answer

Romantic

Question 6

What is the term for a singer who can perform in multiple voice categories?

Accepted Answer

Crossover singer

Answer

Comprimario

Answer

Lirico spinto

Answer

Buffo