Chapters 1&2

Question 1

Larynx

Answer 1

Home of vocal folds and sphincter valve.

Question 2

Sphincter Valve

Answer 2

In larynx. Keep foreign material out of lungs and helps with thoracic pressure.

Question 3

5 Steps of Vocal Process

Answer 3

1. Volition
2. Respiration
3. Phonation
4. Resonation
5. Articulation

Question 4

Volition

Answer 4

Motivator

Mind to body connection.

Question 5

Respiration

Answer 5

Actuator

Breath energy

Question 6

Phonation

Answer 6

Vibrator

Creation of tone

Question 7

Resonation

Answer 7

Resonator

Enhances tones

Question 8

Articulation

Answer 8

Articulator

Creates recognizable sounds

Question 9

Tessitura

Answer 9

Comfortable singing range

Question 10

Sprechstimme

Answer 10

Hyprid of speaking and singing

Question 11

Vocal Fry

Answer 11

Folds are too relaxed.

Question 12

Timbre

Answer 12

Character/color

Question 13

Vocal Flow Chart

Answer 13

1. Alignment
2. Breath
3. Phonation
4. Resonance
5. Articulation

Question 14

Alignment

Answer 14

Bottom-up approach

Question 15

The diaphragm moves ________ with an inhalation.

Answer 15

Down

Question 16

Adduction

Answer 16

Vocal folds come together

Question 17

Abduction

Answer 17

Vocal folds pull apart

Question 18

Larger vocal tract = ________ sound quality.

Answer 18

Warmer

Question 19

Velum is also known as the __________.

Answer 19

Soft palate

Question 20

Pharynx

Answer 20

Part of throat behind oral and nasal cavities that leads to the larynx.

Question 21

Articulators (6)

Answer 21

• Tongue (complex)
• Lips (Fine)
• Teeth
• Hard palate (pinpoints tongue contact)
• Velum (Nasal sound when lowered)
• Jaw (opens for pitch)

Question 22

Larynx purpose

Answer 22

Thoracic pressure and keeping foreign matter out of lungs.

Question 23

Bottom-up approach

Answer 23

Feet, Knees, Hips, Shoulders, and Head.

Question 24

Alveoli

Answer 24

Air cells where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.