voicing

voicing Definition

voic·ing (vo̵is′iŋ)

noun

Music the sound of a chord as determined by the selection of the component notes and the way the notes are distributed to the instruments

voicing Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

different: Description: This encyclopedia is designed to provide mandolin players with a wide variety of chords in different voicings.
chordal: Harmonies were enriched with altered 9th, 11th or 13th chords, and the soloist's lines were based on these chordal voicings.

Modifies a noun

concern: Illsley, BM ( 2002 ) ' Voicing Concern ' , Holyrood, issue 78, pp 42-43.

Noun used with modifier

chord: Chord Editor The chord editor now supports chord voicings.
guitar: Most of these styles utilize the new " intelligent " guitar voicings feature in Band-in-a-Box version 10.
sample: Also included is a comprehensive explanation of the chord symbols as well as a sample voicings chart.

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