重唱

chóngchàng

noun #23,639

Meanings

1 vocal ensemble
2 part-singing
3 duet/trio/quartet (vocal)

Characters

multiple / layered (here: multiple voice parts)

Examples

他们表演了一首二重唱。

Tāmen biǎoyǎn le yī shǒu èr chóngchàng.

They performed a duet.

四重唱需要四位歌手配合默契。

Sì chóngchàng xūyào sì wèi gēshǒu pèihé mòqì.

A quartet requires four singers to work in perfect harmony.

这首歌以三重唱形式呈现。

Zhè shǒu gē yǐ sān chóngchàng xíngshì chéngxiàn.

This song is presented in trio form.

Tips

usage

重唱 is the musical term for vocal ensemble singing with multiple independent parts. It is typically preceded by a number: 二重唱 (duet), 三重唱 (trio), 四重唱 (quartet). Do not confuse with 合唱 (héchàng) — chorus — where multiple people sing the same part.

Stroke Order

重 zhòng

唱 chàng