Unisono
In unison — all performers playing or singing the same notes together as one voice
Category
performance
Pronunciation
oo-NEE-soh-noh
Origin
Italian
Length
82 words · 1 min read
About Unisono
Unisono (or all'unisono) directs an entire section or ensemble to play the same melodic line together, often after a divisi passage. The effect concentrates the ensemble's power into a single line, creating a bold, unified sound.
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