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 ID: 234977
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Voice Types
By: Nicole RosenbaygerSlide2
Define
voice
type
: a particular kind of human singing voice perceived as having certain identifying qualities or characteristicsvoice classification: the process by which human voices are evaluated and are thereby designated into voice typesSlide3
Define cont’
qualities include but are not limited to:
Vocal range
vocal weightvocal tessituravocal timbrevocal transition
points
physical characteristics
speech level
scientific testing
vocal
registrationSlide4
Soprano
Between C4 and C6
Coloratura (F6 to A6)
SoubretteLyricSpintoDramaticSlide5
Mezzo-soprano
A3 to A5
Lyric
ColoraturaDramaticSlide6
Contralto vs. Alto
Alto (choral part)
Contralto (opera part)
Between F3 and F5Lyric DramaticSlide7
Countertenor
Between G3 and F5
Sopranist
or male soprano: up to C6Haute-contre: D3 to D5Modern castratoAlessandro
Moreschi
Died 1922Slide8
Tenor
C3 to C5
Leggiero tenor orTenore di graziaLyric SpintoDramatic
HeldentenorSlide9
Baritone
F2 to F4
Lyric
Bel Canto (coloratura)KavalierbaritonDramatic Verdi
baryton
-noble
Bariton
/
Baryton
-MartinSlide10
Bass
E2 to E4
Basso
ProfondoBasso BuffoBel Canto BassBasso CantanteDramaticBass-baritoneSlide11
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 characterTenor – usually Hero/LeadBaritone – usually Supporting Lead (sometimes evil)Bass – usually the “Bad Guy” Slide12
Expectations and Exceptions
Age
Mimi and
MusettaComposerMozartSlide13
Conclusion
More than SATB
Choral not the same as opera