De tweede stem
Example: De tweede stem klinkt mooi in het koor tijdens het zingen.
Definition
"De tweede stem" refers to the second vocal part or harmony in music, typically sung or played alongside the main melody to enrich the overall sound. It often supports and complements the lead voice or instrument in a choir or ensemble.
Etymology
The phrase "de tweede stem" originates from Dutch, where "tweede" means second and "stem" means voice or sound. It literally translates to 'the second voice,' reflecting its role as an additional vocal line in musical harmony.
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"De tweede stem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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the second voice