Amplified Singing in Contemporary Styles Study Guide

Question 1

Belting

Answer 1

A type of singing with a longer closed phase of the vocal folds, higher subglottic pressure, greater thyroarytenoid activity, and a weaker fundamental frequency

Question 2

Closed phase

Answer 2

The length of time that the glottis is closed during one vibratory cycle

Question 3

Closed quotient

Answer 3

The ratio of the duration of glottal closure to the duration of a complete period.

Question 4

Open phase

Answer 4

The length of time that the glottis is open during one vibratory cycle

Question 5

Contact quotient

Answer 5

The degree of vocal fold contact in a given vibratory cycle

Question 6

Laryngeal placement

Answer 6

CCM styles of singing typically utilizes a more neutral to higher laryngeal placement, as opposed to the neutral to lowered placement of classical singing

Question 7

Microphones

Answer 7

Microphones are used almost all the time in CCM singing and allow for dynamic control and nuance

Question 8

Subglottal Pressure

Answer 8

A measure of the lung pressure below the glottis during a phonation.

Question 9

Vocal Distortion

Answer 9

A voice source signal containing significant aperiodicity (noise), such as grit, growl, scream, and fry; used in some CCM styles.