harmonic intervals

English translation: Describes a choir and its individual singers as singing in harmony

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English term or phrase:	harmonic intervals
Selected answer:	Describes a choir and its individual singers as singing in harmony
Entered by:	Jack Doughty

16:49 Mar 23, 2017

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Art/Literary - Music / singing in a choir

English term or phrase: harmonic intervals

Hi,
I was wondering about the meaning of “harmonic intervals” in the sentences below, because it seems to be used in two different ways: in the first sentence, it seems to refer to the differentiation of singers’ voices in a choir, in the second one to the linking of voices.

I’ve found this definition of harmonic interval:
An interval is the distance (in scale steps) between two pitches. A harmonic interval occurs when two notes are played at the same time.

Yet, I don’t understand whether “harmonic intervals” differentiate the singers’ voices or link them?
I apologize for my inaccurate use of these terms...I’m not an expert in this field
Thanks for any hint!

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With the differentiation of the voices of each singer, singing in * harmonic intervals *, along with the linkage of their voices through verse and chorus, the listener can feel the vitality and thrill of the harmonious emergence of the song.

A flow of integration creates harmony, like a choir singing together by differentiating their voices and linking together with * harmonic intervals.*

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Describes a choir and its individual singers as singing in harmony

Explanation:
Choirs can sing "in harmony" or "in unison". In unison they all sing the same notes. In harmony, some sing a basic melody and others sing one, two or more other "parts" composed of notes which harmonize with those of the melody. Each singer sings his own part in harmony with the other parts including the melody.

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Yes, they are both correct.

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Jack Doughty
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Local time: 13:12

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Thank you so much, Jack!
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Describes a choir and its individual singers as singing in harmony

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:12
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 40

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Thank you so much, Jack!
Have a nice week!

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Asker: Thank you so much, Jack, for your explanation. So, do you think both positions of “harmonic intervals” in the two sentences are correct?

Asker: Thank you very much! How interesting!

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