Definition

Noun: A specific melodic line or musical passage written for a single singer or a specific vocal range within a choral or operatic composition.

Usage

A "voice part" refers to the written music intended for a particular vocalist or vocal category. It is a standard term in choral and operatic music for distributing the musical material among singers. - The composer carefully balanced the harmony between each voice part. - She was assigned the soprano voice part in the choir. - Can you sing your voice part independently?

Advanced Usage

• To double a voice part: When an instrument plays the same notes as a singer's part to provide support.
  • The cello will double the bass voice part in this section.
• Voice part leading: The study of how individual vocal lines move and interact harmonically.
  • Good voice part leading is essential for clear choral texture.

Variants and Related Words

• Vocal part: A synonymous term for "voice part," often used interchangeably.
  • The tenor vocal part has a very challenging solo.
• Voice: In a musical context, this can refer to a single, independent melodic line, which may be instrumental or vocal. A "voice part" is specifically a vocal line.
  • The fugue has four distinct voices.

Synonyms

• Vocal line: The melody sung by a voice.
• Singing part: A more informal term for a voice part.

Related Phrases

• To learn one's part: To practice and memorize the notes for one's specific voice part.
  • The altos need more time to learn their part.
• To hold a voice part: To sing a specific part, often implying the ability to maintain it accurately.
  • He can hold the tenor voice part even without accompaniment.

Noun

1. a part written for a singer