The first voice
Example: The first voice in the choir leads the melody clearly.
Definition
"The first voice" in music refers to the leading vocal part in a choir or ensemble that carries the main melody, guiding other voices and setting the tonal and rhythmic foundation for the performance.
Etymology
The phrase "the first voice" comes from the tradition of choral music where the 'first' denotes primacy or leading position, and 'voice' refers to a vocal part. It highlights the importance of this part as the initial or primary melody carrier in the group.
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"The first voice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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