MASTERY
What does IPA stand for?
What is the International Phonetic Alphabet?
The word "bat" and the word "pat" differ by one ________
What are Phoneme?
A student sings with vowels that are swallowed and unclear. Which term applies?
What is Vowel Production
Say one vowel sound clearly.
Any vowel, e.g. “ah.”
Which is more likely to change the meaning of a word: a letter or a phoneme?
What is a Phoneme?
This field of study examines the physical properties of speech sounds
What is a Phonetics?
If you say "library" as "libary" which skill is missing?
What are What is Pronunciation?
A student says “aks” instead of “ask.” Which term applies?
What is Pronunciation?
Say a consonant cluster, such as “str” or “pl,” with clear articulation.
➡️ Correct consonant cluster performance.
*Answer*
True or False: Enunciation and Articulation mean exactly the same thing.
False.
What is a Phoneme?
The word "strength" has how many phonemes?
What is 8?
A singer mumbles through an aria, making the text unintelligible. Which term applies?
What is Enunciation?
Speak the sentence “The cat sat on the mat” with excellent enunciation.
Clear and crisp delivery.
What is the main difference between Pronunciation and Enunciation?
Pronunciation = correctness of sounds/stress; Enunciation = clarity of delivery.
This involves the correct stress and tone used when speaking a word
What is Pronunciation?
You are asked to sing "red leather yellow leather" slowly and clearly. Which two skills are being trained?
What are Enunciation and Articulation?
A singer sings all the right notes, but doesn’t connect words into phrases. Which concept is missing?
What is Linkage?
Pronounce the word “comfortable” correctly (not “comfterble”).
Demonstrating correct Pronunciation.
Which term is most related to the physical movement of the tongue and lips?
What is Articulation?
This is the connection of words in singing so that they flow smoothly without breaks
What is Linkage?
What are the 5 steps that define singing?
What is respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and communication
A student cannot tell the difference between /p/ and /b/. Which concept applies?
What is Phoneme recognition (or Phonetics)?
Sing or say a short phrase twice: once with poor diction, once with excellent diction.
Student demo of contrast.
Why do singers spend time practicing diction drills?
Because clear diction ensures that the audience understands text while preserving musical quality.