Vocal group

A vocal group is a performing ensemble of vocalists who sing and harmonize together. The first well-known vocals groups emerged in the 19th century, and the style had reached widespread popularity by the 1940s.

Types

Vocal groups can come in several different forms, including:

• Boy band – vocal group consisting of (young) males
• Co-ed group – vocal group consisting of both males and females, typically in their teens or early twenties
• Choir
• Doo-wop group
• Girl group – vocal group consisting of (young) females
• Vocal quartet (as well as vocal trios and quintets)
  • Barbershop quartet – a cappella close-harmony vocal group
  • Gospel quartet

See also

• List of vocal groups
• Vocal Group Hall of Fame