four-part harmony
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Definition
Noun: A style of musical harmony in which a chord progression is performed by four distinct voice parts, typically soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, each singing a separate melodic line that together creates the full, rich harmony.
Usage
This term is used to describe the specific texture and arrangement of a piece of music, most commonly in choral, barbershop, or hymn settings. - The choir performed the hymn in beautiful four-part harmony. - Learning to sing in four-part harmony requires good listening skills and pitch accuracy.
Advanced Usage
- "to sing in four-part harmony": This is the most common collocation, describing the act of performing music arranged for four voices.
- The barbershop quartet specializes in singing popular songs in four-part harmony.
Variants and Related Words
- Harmony (n): The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.
- Part-singing (n): Singing in which different singers perform different voice parts (e.g., soprano, alto) to create harmony.
Synonyms
- SATB harmony (an acronym for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass).
- Four-voice harmony.
Related Phrases
- To harmonize in four parts: Similar to "sing in four-part harmony," emphasizing the action of creating the harmony.
- The group can harmonize in four parts effortlessly.
Noun
- harmony in which each chord has four notes that create four melodic lines