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Voice Types

Voice Types . By: Nicole Rosenbayger. Define. voice type : a particular kind of human  singing voice perceived as having certain identifying qualities or characteristics voice classification : the process by which human voices are evaluated and are thereby designated into  voice types.

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Voice Types

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  1. Voice Types By: Nicole Rosenbayger

  2. Define • voice type: a particular kind of human singing voice perceived as having certain identifying qualities or characteristics • voice classification: the process by which human voices are evaluated and are thereby designated into voice types

  3. Define cont’ • qualities include but are not limited to:  • Vocal range • vocal weight • vocal tessitura • vocaltimbre • vocal transition points • physical characteristics • speech level • scientific testing • vocal registration

  4. Soprano • Between C4 and C6 • Coloratura (F6 to A6) • Soubrette • Lyric • Spinto • Dramatic

  5. Mezzo-soprano • A3 to A5 • Lyric • Coloratura • Dramatic

  6. Contralto vs. Alto • Alto (choral part) • Contralto (opera part) • Between F3 and F5 • Lyric • Dramatic

  7. Countertenor • Between G3 and F5 • Sopranist or male soprano: up to C6 • Haute-contre: D3 to D5 • Modern castrato • Alessandro Moreschi • Died 1922

  8. Tenor • C3 to C5 • Leggiero tenor orTenoredigrazia • Lyric • Spinto • Dramatic • Heldentenor

  9. Baritone • F2 to F4 • Lyric • Bel Canto (coloratura) • Kavalierbariton • Dramatic • Verdi • baryton-noble • Bariton/Baryton-Martin

  10. Bass • E2 to E4 • Basso Profondo • Basso Buffo • Bel Canto Bass • Basso Cantante • Dramatic • Bass-baritone

  11. Voice Types and Characters • Dramatic/Coloratura Soprano/Mezzo – usually Heroine/Lead (sometimes evil lead) • Lyric Soprano/Mezzo – usually Supporting Lead (sometimes lead but rare) • Contralto – usually plays a male character • Tenor – usually Hero/Lead • Baritone – usually Supporting Lead (sometimes evil) • Bass – usually the “Bad Guy”

  12. Expectations and Exceptions • Age • Mimi and Musetta • Composer • Mozart

  13. Conclusion • More than SATB • Choral not the same as opera

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