Vocal Quality Quiz

What does "quality" refer to in vocal terms?

• The loudness of your voice

• The overall sound of your voice

• The speed of your speech

• The highness or lowness of your tone

Which term describes a rich, warm sound in your voice?

• Volume

• Rate

• Resonance

• Pitch

What is "pitch"?

• The speed of speech

• The degree of loudness

• The highness or lowness of your voice

• The overall sound of your voice

What does "rate" indicate in speaking?

• The power of sound

• The speed at which you speak

How is "volume" defined?

• The speed of speech

• The overall quality of your voice

• The degree of loudness or softness of speech

• The highness or lowness of tone

True or False: Manipulating rate can change how engaging your speech is.

• True

• False

True or False: Quality is solely determined by the volume of your voice.

• True

• False

True or False: High pitch generally conveys excitement, while low pitch can indicate seriousness.

• True

• False

True or False: You cannot change your vocal qualities with practice.

• True

• False

Varying your rate of speech is important in communication because: