Volition
What does VoRPRA stand for?
Volition, Respiration, Phonation, Resonation, Articulation
What is the choir definition of Respiration?
How to breathe properly
What is the Choir definition of Phonation?
What is the choir definition of Resonation?
How to properly place sound
What is the choir definition of articulation?
True or False: Part of volition is being ready to sing and emote through song no matter how you feel about the music
True
What is number 5 shown on this diagram?
Bronchi
What is the primary body part in charge of making sound?
Larynx or Voice Box
What is vibration and what is resonance when compared to each other?
What does IPA stand for?
International Phonetic Alphabet
What is the choir definition of Volition?
Mentality/Preparedness
List the 3 parts of the lower respiratory system
What are qualities of a supported sound compared to an unsupported sound?
One is clear and strong, the other is airy
If head voice is to skull resonance, mixed voice is to...
and chest voice is to...
Mixed voice is to nasal resonance and chest voice is to mouth resonance
What is a diphthong?
When two vowel SOUNDS are next to each other in a single syllable.
Finish the sentence: Volition is most tied to...
Emotion AND Posture
List the 4 parts of the upper respiratory system
Sinus Cavity, Trachea, Larynx, Phraynx
What are 3 things that can cause a strained voice/lead to vocal injury?
ACCEPTABLE ANSWERS:
- Too much larynx movement
- High larynx position
- Raised tongue
- Raised neck
- Screaming/Yelling
- Unsupported Sound
- The forceful smashing of the vocal folds
What is this placement? (Recording 1)
Mixed Voice
What is being said here:
th[i] [ou]ld m[ɔu]s [I]z n[ɛi]md m[I]k[i].
The old mouse is named Mickey.
What are three factors of correct posture?
ACCEPTABLE ANSWERS:
- Feet flat on the floor
- Sitting at the edge of your seat
- Back aligned
- Shoulders Relaxed
- Knees relaxed when standing
If the lower respiratory system is compared to a syringe, which part of the syringe would the diaphragm be compared to? Why?
The pulley part because like the diaphragm, it pulls down to create space for air to naturally flow in
How do the vocal folds work?
Vibrate together to create sound; faster=higher, slower=lower
What is belting? How do most singers healthily "belt?"
Belting is pitched screaming; Screaming is tension, which leads to strain, which leads to injury. Most singers will place notes in belt range through mixed chest voice.
Have your team write this saying in IPA:
Don't judge a book by its cover.
d[ou]nt j[ə]dj [ə] b[ə]k b[ɔi] [I]ts c[ə]v[ə]r