Sight Singing

Definition

Sight singing refers to the ability to read and sing music at first sight without prior practice. It involves recognizing musical notation symbols, understanding rhythm and pitch patterns, and translating them into vocal performance.

Related terms

Rhythm Reading: Rhythm reading focuses specifically on recognizing and interpreting rhythmic notation without considering pitch.

Pitch Reading: Pitch reading involves identifying and understanding musical notes on a staff without considering rhythm.

Solfege Syllables: Solfege syllables are a system used in sight singing where each note of a scale is assigned a specific syllable (e.g., do-re-mi). They help singers accurately identify and reproduce pitches.