Vocal Processes
Define Phonation.
process of making sound
What are the names of the female voice parts in a choir?
soprano and alto
What do the resonators do?
amplify and project the sound
Define Timbre.
the color of the voice, or the way something sounds
What articulator is used the most in this sentence?
Tammy Turtle Took his Time.
tongue
What must the vocal folds do in order to produce sound?
vibrate
What are the names of the male voice parts in a choir?
tenor, baritone and bass
Name three things you can do to keep your voice healthy.
stay hydrated, drink tea with honey and lemon, rest your voice
What are the swellings that can develop on the vocal folds?
nodes or nodules
Name the muscle that pulls down on the lungs in order to make more room for you to breath. It is located at the bottom of your ribcage.
diaphragm
Name the 4 places that sound resonates in your body.
sinus cavity, chest cavity, mouth and throat
What is falsetto?
male highest voice
What is the protective covering of the vocal folds?
larynx
Someone that studies the music of different cultures is?
ethnomusicologist
When will a female’s voice be done changing?
about age 40
Name the four vocal processes in the order that they occur.
What are some symptoms of the boy’s changing voice?
scratchy, voice cracks, sore throat
Name the four articulators.
tongue, lips, teeth, palate (roof of mouth)
What unique type of singing is taught in places like Tibet and Mongolia?
throat singing
What part of your body houses the vocal folds?
throat
What vocal process has the most influence on the timbre of your voice?
resonation
Name the highest male voice part in the choir.
tenor
What is the larynx made of?
cartilage
The vocal folds (cords) are actually a _________
muscle
What is laryngitis and what can cause it?
"loss of voice", can't talk very well,
caused by infection and/or overuse/abuse