For Four Part Harmony?

The term "four-part harmony" refers to music written for four voices, or for some other musical medium—four musical instruments or a single keyboard instrument, for example—for which the various musical parts can give a different note for each chord of the music.

What is 4 part harmony called?

So what is four-part harmony? Four-part harmony is a traditional system of organising chords for 4 voices: soprano, alto, tenor and bass (known together as SATB). The term 'voice' or 'part' refers to any musical line whether it is a melody sung by singers, a long note played on an instrument or anything in between.

What are the 4 parts of a choir?

The choir usually sings in four parts: soprano, alto, tenor and bass: Soprano is the highest voice part, and is suitable for women and boys (before their voices break).