Articulators
Three of the articulators are found here.
The Mouth
What color are healthy vocal cords
White
The function of taking a deep breath can be referred to this object being blown up
Balloon
You need this at night
Sleep
This is something you should never have in choir
GUM
This one can make beat box sounds
The Throat
The scientific name of an organ that controls airflow, volume, and pitch. It contains our vocal cords.
Larynx
The function of this structure helps carry air to the lungs and distributes it evenly
Bronchi
This helps you stay hydrated
Water
Name the 3 voice sections that we have in our choir
Soprano Alto Baritone
Name the 3 articulators located in the mouth
Lips, Tongue, Teeth
This is the scientific name for a tube-like passage in the middle of your neck that helps you breathe and digest food.
Pharynx
This is a dome-shaped muscle below the lungs that allows them to expand by creating space in the chest cavity.
Diaphragm
Lack of sleep, Yelling, and Talking too much can all cause this
Hoarseness
This is the lowest male singing voice
Bass
This is located behind the nose
The Nasal Cavity
A long tube that connects the larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air. Also called the “windpipe.”
Trachea
These are located in between the ribs
Intercostal Muscles
Doing this too much leads to vocal fatigue and swelling
Overusing your voice, like talking too much or too loud
This is the highest female singing voice
Soprano
This is known as "The Spot"
The Alveolar Ridge
The small, leaf-shaped piece of tissue that helps move air and blocks food & water from entering the larynx.
Epiglottis
These are the endpoint of the respiratory system and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
Alveoli
Avoid doing too much of this, because it slams your vocal cords together and causes tension and stress
Yelling or Shouting
You should have this when singing
Good Posture