Meaning & use

SATB

noun·Academic

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An abbreviation denoting a choral or vocal arrangement written for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices.

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The choir director selected an SATB arrangement of the folk song.

This hymnal includes both SATB and unison versions of each piece.

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A standard term in choral music notation, listing the four principal voice parts from highest to lowest.

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