syllabic
If a piece is written one syllable per note, it is written SYLLABICLY. (a syllabic rhythm). If a piece is written with lots of notes per syllable, it is written melladically (a meladic rhythm).
Gregorian chant with mainly 2-4 notes per syllable is called "neumatic" ("Syllabic" if the chant is primarily one syllable per note and "melismatic" for chant primarily with more than 4 notes per syllable.) Jim Jordan, DMA Gregorian Chant Specialist Paraclete Press 1-800-451-5006, ext. 335 jimj@paracletepress.com Facebook: Gregorian chant is For everyone: Getting started/Learning more
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The given musical term for each sol fa syllable is "do" for the first note, "re" for the second note, "mi" for the third note, "fa" for the fourth note, "sol" for the fifth note, "la" for the sixth note, and "ti" for the seventh note before the octave.
The art of singing multiple pitches simultaneously is practiced by Tuvan Throat Singers. It utilizes overtones in the voice to create high whistle-tones at the same time as singing a voiced note.
If you were singing these notes, the half note and quarter note would be a two syllable word, the dotted half note would be a one syllable word held for the same amount of time as the two syllable word.
One syllable.
The fifth syllable (or note) on a music scale is called the dominant. For example: for the scale of C major, the fifth note (or dominant) would be G.
When there is a syllable per note in a song rather than a syllable for a few notes.
Definition: 1. performed by choir: arranged for or performed by a chorus or choirchoral singing2. relating to chorus or choir: concerned with choral singing, choruses, or choirsa choral society= chant =chant [ chant ]noun (plural chants)Definition: 1. phrase spoken repeatedly by crowd: a phrase or slogan repeatedly and rhythmically spoken, often with a simple singsong intonation, especially in unison by a crowd or group2. something spoken monotonously or repetitiously: a monotonous or repetitive song or intonation of the voice3. music for religious text: a set of words or syllables sung on the same note, or a single word or syllable sung on a series of notes. Chants are used in psalms, canticles, and other parts of some religious services.4. hymn or prayer sung as chant: a psalm, prayer, or other religious text sung as a chant
The stress goes on the second syllable: par- TISS- i- pate. (Note that both i's in the word have a short sound, as in pit or pin.)