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 the sound
What is timbre?
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 a sound?
Vibrate
What are the names of the male voice parts in a choir?
tenor and bass
Name three things you can do to keep your voice healthy.
hydrate, don't smoke, rest
What are the swellings that can develop on the vocal folds?
vocal 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.
nasal, chest, throat, mouth
What is falsetto?
male high 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?
Around 40 years of age
Name the four vocal processes in the order that they occur.
respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation
What are some symptoms of the boy’s changing voice?
scratchy, squeaky voice, getting deeper
Name the four articulators.
tongue, lips, teeth, palate
What should singers “lift” when they sing in order to make more space?
soft palate
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 are made of _________
muscle
What is laryngitis and what can cause it?
losing the voice due to irritation, overuse or infection