Voice

Question 1

a complete loss of voice

Answer 1

Aphonia

Question 2

the perceptual counterpart to fundamental frequency associated with the speed of vocal fold vibration

Answer 2

Pitch

Question 3

the basic frequency level that an individual uses most of the time

Answer 3

Habitual Pitch

Question 4

perception of audible air escaping through the glottis during phonation

Answer 4

Breathiness

Question 5

a lens coupled with a light source that is used for viewing internal bodily structures, including the vocal folds

Answer 5

Endoscope

Question 6

localized growths on the vocal folds that are associated with vocal abuse

Answer 6

Vocal Nodules

Question 7

any of several behaviors, including smoking and yelling, that can result in damage to the laryngeal mechanism

Answer 7

Vocal Abuse

Question 8

a surgical procedure that removes the larynx, or voice box

Answer 8

Laryngectomy

Question 9

a voice quality that is characterized by a rough, usually low-pitched quality

Answer 9

Hoarseness

Question 10

sudden, uncontrolled upward or downward changes in pitch

Answer 10

Pitch breaks