MUEN 100 -1: Our Body, Our Instrument

Which of the following best defines "Phonation"

• The act of creating sound on the phone.

• The production of sound using the vocal mechanism

• The production of sound using the human body

• The act of creating sound by singing LOUDLY

Which of the following is a characteristic of proper posture.

• Tall spine, allowing for a natural S shape

• Tall spine, allowing for a natural C shape

• Head forward, shoulders back

• Head back, shoulders forward

Which of the following is not a characteristic of proper inhalation?

• Relaxed posture

• Open chest

• Tight chest

• Released Diaphragm

Which of the following does not contribute to sound production?

• The raised palette

• The vocal folds

• The breath

• The articulators

Which of these is considered an articulator

• Tongue

• Teeth

• Lips

• All of the above

Which of these is a general characteristic of bad posture?

• Suspended ribcage

• Sitting bones above the heels

• Rounded chest

• Arching lower back

Which muscle is not related to breath support and phonation?

• Tensor Tympanis

• Intercostals

• Lower abdominals

• Lumbars

In the diagram above, what system is labelled 'B'

• Phonatory System

• Respiratory System

• Resonatory System

• Vocational System

In the diagram above, what system is labelled

'A'?

• Phonatory System

• Respiratory System

• Resonatory System

• Vocational System

In the diagram above, what part of the Vocal instrument is "Label 1"

• Sinus Cavity

• Oral Cavity

• Orifice Cavity

• Dental Cavity