Exploring the Human Voice

Which part of the human body is primarily responsible for producing sound?

• The lungs

• The vocal cords

• The tongue

• The nose

What is the name of the muscle below the lungs that also helps to

produce your voice by allowing air to move in and out of the body?

• trachea

• diaphragm

• lungs

• It amplifies the sound

How do the vocal cords change pitch?

• By changing their length and tension

• By moving up and down

• By vibrating faster

• By opening and closing

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the quality of the human voice?

• The size of the vocal cords

• The shape of the mouth

• The color of the eyes

• The position of the tongue

What happens to the vocal cords when you whisper?

• They are tightly closed

• They are slightly open

• They vibrate rapidly

• They do not move

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What is another name for the trachea?

• windpipe

• voice box

• lung

• larynx

What is the function of the larynx in voice production?

• It filters the air we breathe

• It houses the vocal cords

• It amplifies the sound

• It shapes the sound into words

What makes voices louder?

• By vibrating to create sound

• The more air you push out of your mouth, the louder your voice.

• By controlling the airflow

• By amplifying the sound