What does the word "posture" mean?

• the most closed vowel

• the position in which someone holds their body while sitting or standing

• a wide, open field where sheep graze

• the process where foods are treated with mild heat to extend shelf life

When finding your singing posture, how far apart should your feet be?

• Close together

• Hip width

• Lunge width

• Shoulder width

Why should you NOT lock your knees while in singing posture?

Why do we warm-up before singing? Select all correct answers:

• Wakes up our brains

• Warms up the vocal folds

• Helps us physically grow taller

• Allows us to take in more breath while singing

True or False: When we sing, there needs to be tension (tightness) in our jaw and neck.

• True

• False

The letters A, E, I, O, and U are known as _______?

To blend better as a choir, pure vowels need to be _______

• Tall and vertical

• Wide and horizontal

• Diagonal

• Square

What body part forms the vowel sounds when singing?

• Tongue

• Jaw

• Teeth

• Vocal Folds

Which is the most open vowel sound?

• eh

• oo

• ee

• ah

What is the most closed vowel sound?

• ah

• oh

• ee

• oo