Repcussion
In the repercussion (Latin re pushing ) is a special song stechnik singing a tone with a constant pitch .
The technique was and is particularly used in Gregorian chant , when repetitions of notes are prescribed by certain neumes , such as a distropha or a tristropha . The singing is modulated in volume without necessarily causing a pitch fluctuation , i.e. vibrato . If the song is not carried forward as soloists, singers modulate according to the conducting of the cantor their voices in unison. The perfect singing of repercussions requires vocal technique practice and an appropriate breathing support .
A similar term, but which means something different, is the word "Repercussa". This is another name for the recitation tone , an important structural tone within the church modes .
example
In the following audio example the beginning of the offertory of Epiphany , Reges Tharsis (Latin Kings of Tarsis ), can be heard, in which the repercussed tones on the syllable "-sis" sound with different lengths. The respective last Stropha the two Tristrophae and the intermediate Virga are episemiert and clarification neographisch shown. In an onomatopoeic way , the long and arduous journey of the kings with their caravan is represented musically.
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