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A four-part chorus is form of vocal music sung using four-part [[harmony]]. In classical music it is normally denoted by the acronym ''SATB'' which stands for the voice parts: [[soprano]], [[alto]], [[tenor]] and [[bass]]. | {{subpages}} | ||
A '''four-part chorus''' is form of vocal music sung using four-part [[harmony]]. In classical music it is normally denoted by the [[acronym]] ''SATB'' which stands for the voice parts: [[soprano]], [[alto]], [[tenor]] and [[bass]]. | |||
The voice parts in a classical four part chorus can be sung by different combinations of voice types. It can be a mixed chorus of male and female voices, or an all-male chorus using boys, for example, to sing the higher parts. All male or all female choirs have a different sound than mixed choruses, and whether one likes them or not is a matter of individual preference. | The voice parts in a classical four part chorus can be sung by different combinations of voice types. It can be a mixed chorus of male and female voices, or an all-male chorus using boys, for example, to sing the higher parts. All male or all female choirs have a different sound than mixed choruses, and whether one likes them or not is a matter of individual preference. | ||
A barbershop quartet is an [[a capella]] form of four-part chorus. | A barbershop quartet is an [[a capella]] form of four-part chorus. | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 7 January 2011
A four-part chorus is form of vocal music sung using four-part harmony. In classical music it is normally denoted by the acronym SATB which stands for the voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
The voice parts in a classical four part chorus can be sung by different combinations of voice types. It can be a mixed chorus of male and female voices, or an all-male chorus using boys, for example, to sing the higher parts. All male or all female choirs have a different sound than mixed choruses, and whether one likes them or not is a matter of individual preference.
A barbershop quartet is an a capella form of four-part chorus.