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Voice Test

Terms in this set (14)

Projection
filling a space with sound
Articulation
the clear, precise, pronunciation of speech
sound creation process
The diaphragm contracts down to allow the lungs to fill with air.
• The air travels up through the trachea and over the vocal folds.
• The vocal folds vibrate to create sound.
• The raw sound "bounces around" in the resonators to create a richer, fuller sound.
•The sound goes through the articulators to be turned into clear speech.
Resonators
chest, throat, mouth, nasal cavities, head
Articulators
lips, teeth, tongue, jaw, hard and soft palate
Diaphragm
an involuntary, thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen from the chest, major muscle of respiration
Performance Posture
• Feet shoulder-width apart
• Knees slightly bent
• Hips tucked under the spine
• Spine is long
• Shoulders relaxed, down, and back
• Chin is parallel to the floor
Resonance
deep, full quality of sound
Pitch
How high or how low you are speaking within your vocal range.Soprano 1&2 Alto 1&2 Tenor 1&2 Bass 1&2
Speed
The rate at which you are speaking.
Volume
The amount of sound you are producing to be heard.
Tone
The overall quality that you are using to communicate an idea or point.
Staccato
Short and Dis-connected
Legatto
Long and Connected
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