Four-Part Harmony
Definition
Four-part harmony refers to music written or performed with four different voices or parts - soprano, alto, tenor, and bass - each singing their own unique line but blending together harmoniously.
Related terms
Counterpoint: The combination of two or more melodic lines that are independent yet harmonically interdependent.
Chord Progression: A sequence of chords played in a specific order, forming the harmonic foundation of a piece of music.
Voice Leading: The smooth and logical movement of individual voices within a musical composition to create pleasing harmonies.
"Four-Part Harmony" appears in:
Study guides (1)
AP Music Theory - 4.2 SATB Voice Leading
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.