Prompt course · Unit 3 · Level 9
Choose the vocal type
Learn to name who sings, how many voices are present, which voice leads, and when a register word makes the role more specific.
What you will learn
Start with the singer role before describing the performance
- Choose male or female vocal cues when the singer type matters.
- Separate solo lead, backing vocals, duet, and choir roles.
- Use register words such as baritone, alto, and soprano with care.
- Distinguish who sings from vocal tone and delivery.
Name the role
Answer three questions about the voices
Who sings, how many sing, and who leads?
Add register when useful
A register word narrows the vocal range
Register is more specific than male or female alone
Requests a lower male range.
Requests a lower female range.
Requests a higher female range.
Keeps the role clear without guessing the register.
Separate cue jobs
Type, tone, and delivery answer different questions
female lead vocal — who carries the song
airy, warm, raspy — what the voice sounds like
restrained, conversational, powerful — how the line is performed
layered backing harmonies — how voices support one another
Before you practice
Build the vocal cue from the role outward
Role → optional register → optional tone → optional delivery.
Unit 3 · Vocal roles
Ready to choose who sings?
Ten direct questions reinforce singer type, featured roles, group size, and register.
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