Not So Spare Parts
The muscle that is shaped like an umbrella and contracts to pull air into the lungs
What is the diaphragm?
Another word for any kind of swelling of the vocal folds
What is Laryngitis?
The amount of fluid it takes for the average person to become hydrated
What is 64oz?
This part of the anatomy should be raised in order to produce clear and resonant sound
What is the soft palate?
The step in the phonation process that is different from regular breathing (used specifically for singing or playing a woodwind/brass instrument)
What is controlled exhale?
The part of our anatomy that keeps food and drink out of the trachea and larynx
What is the epiglottis?
"Calluses" on the vocal folds that are painful and keep the folds from closing completely
What are Vocal Nodules (Nodes)?
This directly affects your physical health and therefore is equally important
What is mental health?
Whispering, fry, and habitual coughing/clearing the throat are examples of this
What are sounds that are bad for the vocal folds?
The quick break and reset that comes after an exhale
What is the recovery period?
The part of our anatomy located within the Thyroid Cartilage at the top of the Trachea
What are the Vocal Folds?
Something that can cause loss of elasticity in the vocal folds, an unhealthy mucosa, and a dry throat
What is dehydration?
This is the same as stretching your legs before a run, but is for your voice instead
What are warmups?
The vocal folds are short and thick. This produces a _____ pitch
What is a lower pitch?
The three main resonators
What are the nasal cavity, the mouth cavity, and the sinuses?
The part of the palate that is shelf like and is used for sounds like [d]
What is the Alveolar Ridge?
Your throat squeezes around your larynx as you sing a note that is really high or really low in your range
What is straining?
There are no substitutes for these three things
What are rest, water and treatment as prescribed by a doctor?
The vocal folds are long and thin, producing a ______ pitch.
What is a higher pitch?
The word for the process of vibrations bouncing off of surfaces/spaces in order to pick up resonance
What is resonation?
The part of the anatomy that is located behind the trachea and is used for food and drink
What is the esophagus?
When your muscles form bad habits that may require speech therapy to undo
What is Muscle Tension Disphonia?
Herbal teas such as chamomile, ginger candy, and turmeric all contain _______ which helps with swelling
What are anti-inflammatories?
The name for the register used when the vocal folds pucker in order to form a very high-pitched sound
What is the whistle register?
The four steps of Phonation in order
What is inhalation, controlled exhalation, resonation, and recovery period?