Voice Production and Articulation

Which of the following is NOT listed under 'Theatre Terms'?

• audible

• diaphragm

• resonance

• microphone

Which part of the body vibrates to produce speech sounds?

• Diaphragm

• Vocal cords

• Nasal cavity

• Teeth

Fill in the blank: The ______ cavity is involved in voice production.

• nasal

• sinus

• throat

• abdominal

What is one of the rules for protecting your voice?

• Always whisper

• Never warm up

• Always warm up your voice before a performance

• Drink cold water before singing.

What does a low pitch convey in acting?

• Nervousness

• Excitement

• Despair

• Happiness

What is the key to vocal projection?

• Breathing from the diaphragm

• High pitch

• Fast rate

• Loud volume

What is the purpose of practicing articulation and pronunciation?

• To prepare for singing

• To prepare for onstage performance

• To prepare for writing

• To prepare for dancing

Fill in the blank: Practice articulation and pronunciation so that you are prepared when you go _____.

• home

• onstage

• to school

• to bed

What should you do if the candle flickers or goes out during the breathlessness test?

• Use more breath

• Use less breath

• Move closer

• Move further away

Fill in the blank: If the candle flickers or goes out, you are using too much _____.

• volume

• pitch

• breath

• rate