Summary
What is an instrument that we cannot see? Who spoke about this instrument in your book?
Singing / Isabela Mari
What are the three processes or phases in the vocal system?
Breathing, sound production, and its amplification in the resonators
What part of our body is responsible for making sound when we speak or sing?
Vocal cords
Explain to me if you think you are born with a singing voice or if you can train anyone to sing?
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When did we begin classifying voices according to their range?
Renaissance Period
What is the oldest instrument in existence?
Your voice
Name two organs that are part of the respiratory system.
Pharynx, windpipe, lung, nostrils, nose, oral cavity, larynx, diaphragm
What should singers never do to protect their vocal cords? (Maybe none of us should do this)
Smoke
What is one of the most important vocal genres?
Opera
Why is it important to classify a voice to a certain range?
A person can harm their vocal cords by consistently singing in the wrong ranges.
What is the name of one of the most emblematic spaces for music in Andalusia? Where is it?
Teatro de la Maestranza in Sevilla
What organ is fundamental in the singing process?
Diaphragm
What makes our vocal cords make a sound?
Vibrations
How do you find your vocal range?
Start at middle C and sing the scale upwards until you find a note difficult. Then do the same going down from C.
Name the three male and three female common voice classifications.
Male- Tenor, Baritones, Bass
Female- Sopranos, Mezzo-sopranos, Contraltos
What two reasons why we need to practice full breathing?
Essential for singing and beneficial for your health
Why is the diaphragm important for singing?
Allows the air to be released with more force and keeps the force consistent even if there is little air left to be released.
Why don't opera singers need to use a microphone?
Opera singers know how to perfectly use the resonators in their body to amplify their voice naturally.
What is Zarzuela?
It is similar to the genre of opera, except it is not entirely sung. Some scenes are spoken passages.
What is it called when a person sings several sounds simultaneously?
Diphonic Singing
What are white "voices?"
Children's voices
What is complete breathing and what are the two parts?
Complete breathing is when we use both the upper and lower parts of our lungs. Lower part (abdominal/diaphragmatic breathing) of the lungs and then upper part (pectoral/intercostal breathing).
Where are high note and low note sounds created in our bodies?
High notes are created mainly by the cavities in our heads. Low notes are created mainly by the cavities in our chests.
What Spanish singer is known for the power and wide range of her vocals? She is referred to as "the voice of Spain."
Pastora Solar
Why are there a lot of people with beautiful voices that do not sing well compared to trained artist?
They sing out of tune.