Vocal Anatomy

Which muscle contracts to pull air into the lungs?

• diaphragm

• larynx

• trachea

• voice box

Another word for the voice box is

• larynx

• diaphragm

• vocal folds

• trachea

Vocal folds are also called

• vocal cords

• larynx

• trachea

• diaphragm

What is another word for the trachea?

• windpipe

• larynx

• vocal folds

• diaphragm

Also known as body alignment, this is important for good singing and breath support.

• Posture

• Alexander technique

• Phonation

• Resonance

Which of the following is NOT a resonator?

• Teeth

• Nasal cavity

• Oral cavity (mouth)

• Soft palate

Which of the following resonators can be moved consciously?

• Hard palate

• Nasal cavity

• Soft palate

• Trachea

What should happen when you breathe in?

• Your stomach should go IN

• Your stomach should go OUT

• Your shoulders should rise

• Your ribs should collapse inward

When you sing, what should happen to your soft palate?

• It should lift

• It should lower

• It should flatten

• It should shrink

Which part of the process sustains your sound?

• Phonation

• Resonation

• Articulation

• Breathing