Vocal Anatomy
The voice box, which allows us to create sound.
The larynx
A voice that sounds rough and scratchy is called this.
Hoarseness.
Yelling too much can cause these two things
Vocal strain/hoarseness
A teacher talks all day and ends up with a sore, raspy voice. They most likely have...
Vocal strain/hoarseness
The best first step if your voice is tired is this.
Vocal rest
Two flexible strands of muscle inside the larynx, that vibrate and allow us to create sound.
The vocal folds
A voice that sounds weak and airy is called this.
Breathy
Not drinking enough water can cause this to the vocal folds
Dry throat/dehydration
A performer has a dry and itchy throat. They most likely have...
Dehydration and allergies
Drinking this helps keep vocal folds healthy.
Water
This is what powers the voice by pushing air upward.
The lungs/diaphragm
What happens when the voice feels tight and hard to produce sound
Vocal strain
If vocal folds don't close completely, the voice will sound like this
Breathy
Someone has a high fever, throat pain, and a raspy voice. They most likely have...
An infection (viral or bacteria) that's causing inflammation of the vocal folds
Vocal therapy
If this does NOT happen, the voice will sound breathy.
vocal fold closure
Losing your voice completely/can only whisper means you have this.
Voice loss/laryngitis
Allergies may cause the throat to feel this.
Swollen/itchy
A drill cheerleader who needs to yell constantly and now can only whisper most likely has...
Laryngitis
If vocal therapy and vocal rest do not help, you may need this.
Surgery
This piece of cartilage wraps around the front of the larynx and protects the vocal folds
Thyroid Cartilage
Small growths on the vocal folds are called this.
Polyps or nodules
Overusing your voice for long periods of time can cause... (list all that apply)
Vocal strain, hoarseness, breathyness, growths on the vocal folds
A soprano feels like there is a lump in their throat and can’t hit any notes above Middle C - C4 (normally can reach up to C6). They most likely have...
Polyps/nodules
What are at least three things you should NOT do if your voice is feeling strained?
yell, talk excessively, talk loudly, speak in vocal fry, drink a lot of caffeine, sing, sing in vocal fry, whisper