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The Quire in Palencia Cathedral in northern Spain, an example of a monastic quire. In the Early Church, the sanctuary was connected directly to the nave.The choir was simply the east part of the nave, and was fenced off by a screen or low railing, called cancelli, which is where the English word chancel comes from.
Choir (or Quire): The part of the church usually beyond the transept and in line with the axis of the nave. The area may be higher than the level of the nave. [3] The name choir is used because traditionally the clergy of the Cathedral stood here as a chorus, chanting or singing during the responsive portion of Divine Offices or Mass. [4]
A choir (/ ˈ k w aɪər / KWIRE), also known as a chorale or chorus (from Latin chorus, meaning 'a dance in a circle') is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music , in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform or in other words is the music performed by the ensemble.
Choir (architecture), the area between the nave and sanctuary in a church or cathedral One of the divisions of a pipe organ; A West gallery music group, consisting not only of singers, but also their accompanying village band (more often spelled quire)
The Aman jazz octet. Jazz ensembles of eight players will frequently be termed an octet. These ensembles may be for any combination of instruments, but the most common line-up is trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, trombone, guitar, piano, bass and drums, with guitar occasionally making way for another horn, for example baritone sax.
Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, announcing that the 76ers will partner with Comcast, their current landlord, to build a ...
The smallest pitch difference between notes (in most Western music) (e.g. F–F#). Jazz, blues, and various non-Western musics use quarter tones, a smaller subdivision of pitch. session musician, session player, or session man. In jazz and popular music, this refers to a highly skilled, experienced musician who can be hired for recording sessions.
President Donald Trump speaks during an Executive Order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 11, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Credit - Andrew Harnik—Getty Images