Dynamic Intensity Variations of Individual Choral Singers

Journal/Book: J Voice. 1994; 8: 1185 Ave of the Americas, Journal Dept, New York, NY 10036. Raven Press Journal Subscription Dept. 196-201.

Abstract: Twenty adult singers from one choral group were asked to produce sustained vowels and a short hymn sample while using three different dynamic levels: pianissimo, mezzoforte, and fortissimo. Large differences were found in total dynamic range among the subjects. Sustained vowels were slightly higher in output than was a song sample. Mezzoforte levels were produced closer to fortissimo than to pianissimo. When the individual results were combined mathematically, the average levels of the singers were consistent with earlier data from other choral groups. Implications for ''choral blend'' are discussed.

Note: Article RF Coleman, Eastern Virginia Med Sch, Dept Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, 825 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507 USA

Keyword(s): Choral Music; Dynamic Range; Sound Pressure Level

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