Choral Music Vocabulary

noun a female singer with a low range and a voice quality between that of a soprano and a tenor

• The contralto singer's rich and deep voice resonated throughout the concert hall.
• I heard that contralto singer is performing at the local coffee shop tonight.
• That contralto's voice is so lit, it gives me goosebumps!
• Her contralto voice was like a soothing balm for my soul.

noun a thin, oily liquid produced by the mucous membranes, especially in the eyes or nose

verb to exude or secrete a thin, oily liquid

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a case of gleet, a type of urethral discharge.
• I heard that gleet can be a symptom of certain infections.
• I don't want to deal with gleet, it sounds gross.
• The company's financial gleet was a sign of their impending bankruptcy.

noun a Christian prayer, which is part of the liturgy of many Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican churches

• During the church service, the congregation sang 'Kyrie Eleison' as a prayer for mercy.
• I heard 'Kyrie Eleison' playing in the background at the coffee shop.
• Some people use 'Kyrie Eleison' as a way to express frustration or impatience.
• The phrase 'Kyrie Eleison' can be seen as a plea for help or understanding in difficult situations.

noun a piece of music

• The string section is a crucial part of orchestral music.
• The bass guitar is my favorite part of music.
• Dude, the drums are the best part of music, hands down.
• Melody is like the heart, rhythm is like the soul, and harmony is like the spirit - all essential parts of music.

noun a type of hymn or prayer in the Eastern Orthodox Church

• The acathistus is a type of hymn used in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic liturgical services.
• I heard that the acathistus is a beautiful hymn often sung in church.
• Hey, have you listened to that acathistus song? It's really calming.
• The acathistus of nature's beauty can be heard in the songs of birds and the rustling of leaves.