Voice And Diction Flashcards

1
Q

What are vocal folds made of

A

Muscle

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2
Q

Ways to give emphasis to speech

A

Volume,rate,quality, pitch

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3
Q

Swallowing words

A

Sound is prevented from resonating, in the throat

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4
Q

Monotone

A

Pitch on one level

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5
Q

Quality

A

Individual sound of each particular voice

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6
Q

Volume

A

Relative strength, force, or intensity in the voice

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7
Q

Controlled breathing

A

Rib cage up, good posture, brief inhalation, slow and controlled exhalation

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8
Q

Pronunciation

A

How words are pronounced

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9
Q

Rate

A

Speed at which words are spoken

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10
Q

Pitch

A

Relative highness or lowness of the voice

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11
Q

Inflection

A

Gradual raising or lowering of pitch

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12
Q

Voiced consonants

A

Vocal folds vibrate

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13
Q

Unvoiced constants

A

Vocal folds don’t vibrate

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14
Q

Where do pause not go

A

In the middle of a thought group

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15
Q

Vowels

A

Unobstructed tone through the mouth

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16
Q

Consonants

A

Sound made when deliberately blocking air

17
Q

Nasal consonants

A

M, N, NG; mouth is closed, soft palette is lowered through the nose

18
Q

Fricative consonant

A

Narrowed sound with slight friction

19
Q

Plosive consonants

A

Voice is stopped then suddenly released