The second voice
Example: The second voice sings harmony in the choir.
Definition
"The second voice" in music refers to the additional vocal part that complements the main melody, usually providing harmony or counterpoint, enriching the overall sound and adding depth to the musical arrangement.
Etymology
The term "the second voice" originates from the practice of polyphonic music, where multiple independent vocal lines are sung simultaneously. It literally describes the position of the voice as the one following the primary melody, emphasizing its supporting and harmonic role.
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"The second voice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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