Solo song
General information
A quick tour of:
voices
recitative and aria
'classical' songs
ways of singing.
(Simon Keenlyside, baritone. Photograph: Uwe Arens)
These materials on these pages are revision for students who have already covered the 'Vocal music' pages in the Access 3 to Intermediate 2 part of this site.
Remember to read the text thoroughly before listening to the excerpt.
Use the links below or in the navigation bar to access the pages.
| Recitative and aria - examples from different periods |
| Types of song - examples of styles of song |
| Types of voices - revision examples of different types voices |
| Ways of singing - different styles of sound |
| Solo song quiz - Test your knowledge and understanding of the concepts used in this topic |
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