Solfege
What is the first syllable in the solfège scale?
Do
What is the highest female voice part?
Soprano
The most important, adjustable resonator that acts as the primary, flexible tube for sound.
Pharynx (Throat)
Balanced over the ribs/torso to avoid tension in the neck and shoulders.
arm structure
Crucial for sounds like /p/, /b/, /m/ (bilabial) and /f/, /v/ (labiodental).
lips
Which syllable comes after "Fa"?
So
What is the lowest male voice part?
Bass
Crucial for shaping vowels and modifying sound based on mouth opening and tongue position.
Oral cavity (mouth)
The connection of the torso to the legs, allowing for weight to transfer properly, particularly for sitting or standing
Hip joints
The most versatile articulator, used for sounds like /t/, /d/, and /k/.
tongue
How many syllables are in the standard major solfège scale?
Seven (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti)
What is the middle male voice part?
Baritone
Air-filled spaces in the head that contribute to nasal resonance and overall tone.
Nasal Cavity & Sinuses
2 QUESTIONS AND 2 ANSWERS
1. Located below the kneecap, they should remain flexible to support the body's center of gravity.
2. The final support point where the body connects to the floor, often visualized as a tripod (heel, ball of foot, big toe).
1. Knee Joints
2. Ankle Joints/Feet
Moves the tongue and lips into position
jaw
What is the last syllable before the scale repeats (Do)?
Ti
What symbol raises a note by a half step?
Sharp
Provides warmth and depth, vibrating with lower notes.
Chest
The core of the body, where the ribs connect and the chest is held in a "noble" (not locked) position.
Thorax/Lumbar Spine
Located in the larynx to produce voice
Vocal folds
In the song "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music, what does "Do" stand for?
Do a deer, a female deer
What term means to gradually get louder?
Crescendo
Acts as a foundational resonator.
Larynx (Voice Box)
The top of the spine where the skull sits, which should allow for a gentle "yes" nod to balance the head.
A-O joint
2 QUESTIONS AND 2 ANSWERS
1. Manages airflow through the nose or mouth.
2. The roof of the mouth.
1. Soft palate
2. Hard palate