LAMDA KNOWLEDGE POWER POINT Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is fundamental to producing voice?
Breath
Breathing is an involuntary activity that significantly affects voice quality.
What is the spine made up of?
A series of vertebrae
The thoracic vertebrae form the ribcage and are essential for respiratory mechanics.
How many pairs of thoracic vertebrae are there?
Twelve pairs
These vertebrae curve around to form the ribcage.
What are intercostal muscles?
Muscles situated between the ribs
They play a crucial role in the mechanics of breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
A dome-shaped muscle dividing the chest and abdomen
It is essential for inhalation and exhalation.
What happens when we breathe in?
Intercostal muscles contract and the diaphragm flattens
This action creates space in the chest for lung expansion.
What happens when we breathe out?
Abdominal muscles contract and diaphragm rises
This compresses the lungs and expels air.
What does ‘support your voice’ mean?
Having the right amount of pressure from abdominal muscles
This is necessary for projecting and sustaining sound.
What type of breathing should be avoided?
Clavicular breathing
It holds air in the upper lungs and can strain vocal folds.
What initiates voice production?
An impulse from the brain
This is stimulated by the intention to speak or sing.
What are the two elements that produce voice?
Flow of air and vibration
Air is drawn from the lungs by diaphragm contraction.
What is the primary function of the larynx?
To serve as a protective valve for the airway
It also houses the vocal folds which produce sound.
How does sound generation occur in the vocal folds?
The edges vibrate due to airflow
This is similar to air escaping from a deflating balloon.
What is resonance in terms of voice?
Amplification of sound through vibration
It affects the quality of sound produced.
What is the role of the pharynx in resonance?
The first resonating space for sound waves
Its shape and size can affect sound quality.
What is the oral resonator?
The mouth and its parts that produce resonance
It includes the tongue, lips, and palate.
What are the two types of nasal resonance?
- Direct passage through the soft palate
- Indirect passage via the hard palate
Nasal resonance is crucial for certain sounds in English.
What affects the quality of sound in resonance?
Balance of vibration from pharynx, mouth, and nose
Too much resonance from one area can distort sound.
What is articulation?
Formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech
It involves the organs of articulation like tongue and lips.
What is modulation in voice?
Variation in voice and speech to convey meaning
It includes pace, pitch, and tone.
What is the first step in voice production?
Air pressure from the lungs creates a flow through the trachea
This initiates the process of sound generation.
What modifies sound waves in the vocal tract?
Resonances according to the shape of speech organs
This creates different qualities of voiced sound.
What is forward resonance?
When breath carries sound from pharynx to mouth
It allows the sound to project effectively.
What is head/ chest resonance?
when you feel vibrations in your head for high notes
when you feel vibrations in your chest for low notes
