Vocal Terms

Variety in pitch.

• Pitch

• Inflection

• Nasality

• Volume

The clarity of vocal sounds. Also called, enunciation.

• Inflection

• Pronunciation

• Articulation

• Projection

Vowel sounds are forced through the nasal cavity resulting in a flat voice and twangy sound.

• Inflection

• Resonance

• Nasality

• Pronunciation

A large flat muscle that separates the lungs from the stomach area and is used for breathing.

• Diaphragm

• Monotone

• Articulation

• Tone

The lack of inflection in the voice.

• Projection

• Monotone

• Volume

• Articulation

The relative highness or lowness of the voice.

• Rate

• Diaphragm

• Pitch

• Resonance

Controlling the voice’s volume and tone so the voice can be heard clearly.

• Articulation

• Pronunciation

• Projection

• Inflection

The speed at which words are spoken.

• Rate

• Tone

• Volume

• Pitch

The quality of the voice. Reflects emotion and resonance.

• Articulation

• Rate

• Pitch

• Tone

The vibrant tone when sound waves strike the chambers of the throat, head, nose and mouth.

• Resonance

• Projection

• Inflection

• Monotone