Locations
Where is the Diaphram located?
Under the lungs, on top of the stomach
What is the function of the Diaphram?
Allows the lungs to fill with air
True or false, everyone has similar sounding voices
False
What shape is the vocal folds?
Two flaps of tissue
What is volume?
The realitive loudness or softness of the voice, which should change according to the needs of the situation
Where is the Larynx located?
Around the vocal folds
What is the function of the Larynx?
Protects the vocal folds
How do we make sound?
The brain sends a signal that we wish to speak and then the Diaphram contracts and moves down, creating negative pressure which causes air to rush to the lungs
What shape is the epiglottis?
Leaf shaped structure
What is pitch?
Pitch is the highness or lowness of the voice
Where is the vocal folds located?
Attached to cartilages in the Larynx
What is the function of the Subglottal pressure?
Creates tiny puffs of air that we hear as voice
When does the Epiglottis lift?
When we breathe and sing
What shape is the Hyoid?
Horseshoe shaped
What is quality?
Quality is the unique sound that each voice has
Where is the Eppiglottis located?
Above the vocal folds but folds down over them
What is the function of the Arytenoids?
Opens and closes the vocal folds and lengths and bunches the vocal folds
When does the eppiglottis lower?
When we eat and drink
What shape is the Thyroid?
Shield shaped
How fast or slow you speak
Where is the intrinsic muscles located?
Attached to cartilage
What is the function of the Cricoid?
Provides foundation and stability
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic muscles?
Extrinsic-Large strap muscles that raise and lower the larynx
Intrinsic-Move the cartilages of larynx
What shape is the cricoid?
Signet ring shaped
What is inflection?
The movement of the pitch through a phrase, sentence, or groups of sentences