Literally “medium soprano” which is a term applied to sopranos with a lower tessitura who sing more in the lower part of their range. NewMusicals...
The coloratura soprano is a voice with a lot of possibility for movement and a light, sometimes ethereal quality. Potential range extends above a more traditional soprano, potentially C4 to C6. The timbre is often brighter on the higher...
The baritenor is a made-up word used to describe musical theatre leading men with a rich sound in their lower voice, but also an easy sound in their upper voice. Comfortable range extends from about B2 to...
A courtesy accidental, also called a cautionary or reminder accidental, is one that, according to the rules of accidental occurrence, isn’t strictly necessary before a note. But there are times when the composer wants to remind the player that an accidental is (or is...
a song characterized by the rhythmic nature of the accompaniment, designed to make the audience feel charmed. (An old-fashioned term and idea; these days, “charm” is no longer fashionable in a new...
