Human Voice Flashcards
What is the primary organ responsible for sound production in humans?
The larynx.(Voice box)
True or False: The vocal cords are located in the trachea.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the structure that houses the vocal cords.
larynx.(Voice box)
What are the two main types of vocal cords?
True vocal cords and false vocal cords.
Multiple Choice: What is the primary function of the vocal cords?
a) Sound production.
True or False: The resonance of the voice is affected by the shape of the vocal tract.
True.
What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?
To prevent food and liquid from entering the larynx.
What is the term for the sound produced by the vibration of the vocal cords?
Voice.
True or False: The human voice can produce both musical and non-musical sounds.
True.
Multiple Choice: What do we call the range of pitches a person can produce?
c) Vocal range.
What anatomical feature helps to amplify and modify sound in the human voice?
The vocal tract.
True or False: The length and thickness of the vocal cords do not affect voice quality.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the upper part of the respiratory system involved in voice.
larynx.(Voice box)
What is the primary purpose of the vocal tract in voice production?
To shape and modify the sound produced by the vocal cords.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the larynx is primarily responsible for protecting the airway during swallowing?
a) Epiglottis.
True or False: The voice can change due to emotional states.
True.
What is the effect of hydration on vocal performance?
Hydration helps maintain vocal cord flexibility and health.
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is not involved in the larynx?
d) Diaphragm.
