How the Voice Works/Voice Types

Put the vocal types in order from HIGHEST to LOWEST

• BASS

• SOPRANO

• ALTO

• TENOR

What is the name of the muscle that moves out of the way for the lungs to inhale?

• intercostal muscles
• abdominal muscles
• trachea

• diaphragm

Our articulators include: lips, teeth, tip of the tongue, and hard and soft __________.

• palate
• esophagus
• pharynx
• uvula

Which voice part goes in between soprano and alto?

• mezzo-soprano
• baritone
• tenor
• contralto

Which voice type goes in between tenor and bass?

• soprano
• baritone
• alto
• mezzo-soprano

Two thin folds of muscle in the throat that are responsible for your voice

• Vocalis

• Throat folds
• Laryngeal ligaments
• Vocal cords

What happens to your vocal cords to speak or sing?

• The vocal cords remain still while the mouth shapes the sound.
• The vocal cords vibrate as air passes through them, producing sound.
• The vocal cords expand and contract to change pitch.
• The vocal cords produce sound by absorbing air.

Which of these words means the range of notes where a person is most COMFORTABLE singing (even if they are capable of singing a larger range of notes)?

• tessitura

• vocal pitch
• singing style
• tone quality

In a choir, which of these voice parts **normally** has the melody?

• Bass
• Tenor
• Alto
• Soprano

In a choir, which voice type normally acts as the "foundation" for harmonies?

• Tenor
• Bass
• Alto
• Soprano