Vocal Anatomy

What are the three cavities that resonate sound?

• throat

• nose

• mouth

• chest

• head

Vocal folds are also called

• vocal cords

• larynx

• trachea

• diaphragm

Another word for the voice box is

• larynx

• diaphragm

• vocal folds

• trachea

Which muscle contracts to pull air into the lungs?

• diaphragm

• larynx

• trachea

• voice box

If a cavity gets bigger, will the pitch get higher or lower?

• higher

• lower

Where are the bones that resonate sound located?

• throat

• nose

• chest

• head

• neck

What are the factors that determine the range of sound a cavity will produce?

• size of cavity

• shape of cavity

• texture of material that forms the cavity

• size of opening into the cavity

What is another word for the trachea?

• windpipe

• larynx

• vocal folds

• diaphragm

What are the two terms that describe the process of breathing?

• inhalation

• exhalation

• vibration

• vocalization

What are two adaptations you make to normal breathing in order to speak?

• inhale more swiftly and more deeply

• prolong the airflow as you exhale

• breathe more shallowly

• exhale quickly