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Alaryngeal speech
Alaryngeal speech is speech made using sources other than the glottis in the larynx to create voice sound.
Alaryngeal speech is speech made using sources other than the glottis in the larynx to create voice sound.
Alcons
Alcons means Percentage Articulation Loss of Consonants = %ALcons.
Alcons means Percentage Articulation Loss of Consonants = %ALcons.
Arytenoid cartilage
The arytenoid cartilages are a pair of small three-sided pyramids which form part of the larynx, to which the vocal cords are attached.
The arytenoid cartilages are a pair of small three-sided pyramids which form part of the larynx, to which the vocal cords are attached.
Bogart-Bacall syndrome
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.
Bogart–Bacall syndrome
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.
Cluttered speech
Cluttered speech is a common term for speech that becomes broken down, cluttered, or unintelligible due to a variety of reasons.
Cluttered speech is a common term for speech that becomes broken down, cluttered, or unintelligible due to a variety of reasons.
Cluttering
Cluttering is a speech disorder and a communication disorder characterized by speech that is difficult for listeners to understand due to rapid speaking rate, erratic rhythm, poor syntax or gram...
Cluttering is a speech disorder and a communication disorder characterized by speech that is difficult for listeners to understand due to rapid speaking rate, erratic rhythm, poor syntax or gram...
Donald Duck talk
Donald Duck talk, officially called buccal speech, is an alaryngeal form of vocalization which uses the inner cheek to produce sound rather than the larynx.
Donald Duck talk, officially called buccal speech, is an alaryngeal form of vocalization which uses the inner cheek to produce sound rather than the larynx.
Dysphonia
Dysphonia is the medical term for disorders of the voice: an impairment in the ability to produce voice sounds using the vocal organs.
Dysphonia is the medical term for disorders of the voice: an impairment in the ability to produce voice sounds using the vocal organs.
Electroglottograph
The electroglottograph, or EGG, (sometimes referred to as a laryngograph) is a device for the noninvasive measurement of the time variation of the degree of contact between the vibrating v...
The electroglottograph, or EGG, (sometimes referred to as a laryngograph) is a device for the noninvasive measurement of the time variation of the degree of contact between the vibrating v...
Electrolarynx
A mechanical larynx, also referred to as a "throat back" or "cancer kazoo", is a medical device used to produce clearer speech by those who have lost their original voicebox, usually due to canc...
A mechanical larynx, also referred to as a "throat back" or "cancer kazoo", is a medical device used to produce clearer speech by those who have lost their original voicebox, usually due to canc...
Electropalatography
Electropalatography (EPG) is a technique used to monitor contacts between the tongue and hard palate, particularly during articulation and speech.
Electropalatography (EPG) is a technique used to monitor contacts between the tongue and hard palate, particularly during articulation and speech.
Esophageal speech
Esophageal speech (or voice) is an alternate method for speech production without the oscillation in the vocal folds.
Esophageal speech (or voice) is an alternate method for speech production without the oscillation in the vocal folds.
Estill Voice Training
Estill Voice Training (often abbreviated EVT) is a programme for developing vocal skills based on deconstructing the process of vocal production into control of specific structures in the ...
Estill Voice Training (often abbreviated EVT) is a programme for developing vocal skills based on deconstructing the process of vocal production into control of specific structures in the ...
Falsetto
Falsetto (Italian diminutive of falso, "false") is the vocal register occupying the frequency range just above the modal voice register and overlapping with it by approximately one octave.
Falsetto (Italian diminutive of falso, "false") is the vocal register occupying the frequency range just above the modal voice register and overlapping with it by approximately one octave.
Falsettone
Falsettone is a term used in modern Italian musicology to describe a vocal technique used by male opera singers in the past, in which the fluty sounds typical of falsetto singing are amplified b...
Falsettone is a term used in modern Italian musicology to describe a vocal technique used by male opera singers in the past, in which the fluty sounds typical of falsetto singing are amplified b...
Gay lisp
Gay lisp is a stereotypical speech attribute associated with gay males in English-speaking countries.
Gay lisp is a stereotypical speech attribute associated with gay males in English-speaking countries.
Glottis
The glottis is defined as the combination of the vocal folds and the space in between the folds (the rima glottidis).
The glottis is defined as the combination of the vocal folds and the space in between the folds (the rima glottidis).
Grunting (tennis)
Grunting in tennis refers to the loud noise, sometimes described as "shrieking" or "screaming", made by some players during their strokes.
Grunting in tennis refers to the loud noise, sometimes described as "shrieking" or "screaming", made by some players during their strokes.
Head voice
Head voice is a term used within vocal music.
Head voice is a term used within vocal music.
Histology of the vocal folds
The histology of the vocal folds is the reason for vocal fold vibration.
The histology of the vocal folds is the reason for vocal fold vibration.
Human pharynx
The human pharynx (plural: pharynges) is the part of the throat situated immediately posterior to (behind) the mouth and nasal cavity, and superior to the esophagus and larynx.
The human pharynx (plural: pharynges) is the part of the throat situated immediately posterior to (behind) the mouth and nasal cavity, and superior to the esophagus and larynx.
Human voice
The human voice consists of sound made by a human being using the vocal folds for talking, singing, laughing, crying, screaming, etc.
The human voice consists of sound made by a human being using the vocal folds for talking, singing, laughing, crying, screaming, etc.
Laryngitis
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx.
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx.
Laryngology
Laryngology is that branch of medicine which deals with disorders, diseases and injuries of the vocal apparatus, especially the larynx.
Laryngology is that branch of medicine which deals with disorders, diseases and injuries of the vocal apparatus, especially the larynx.
Larynx
The larynx, commonly called the voice box, is an organ in the neck of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals involved in breathing, sound production, and protecting the trachea against fo...
The larynx, commonly called the voice box, is an organ in the neck of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals involved in breathing, sound production, and protecting the trachea against fo...
Lombard effect
The Lombard effect or Lombard reflex is the involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in loud noise to enhance the audibility of their voice.
The Lombard effect or Lombard reflex is the involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in loud noise to enhance the audibility of their voice.
Mechanical larynx
A mechanical larynx, also referred to as a "throat back" or "cancer kazoo", is a medical device used to produce clearer speech by those who have lost their original voicebox, usually due to canc...
A mechanical larynx, also referred to as a "throat back" or "cancer kazoo", is a medical device used to produce clearer speech by those who have lost their original voicebox, usually due to canc...
Nasalance
Nasalance is a measure of the degree of velopharyngeal opening in voiced speech formed by the computing the ratio of the amplitude of the acoustic energy at the nares, An, to amplitude of th...
Nasalance is a measure of the degree of velopharyngeal opening in voiced speech formed by the computing the ratio of the amplitude of the acoustic energy at the nares, An, to amplitude of th...
Nasality
In normal speech, nasality is referred to as nasalization and is a linguistic category that can apply to vowels or consonants in a specific language.
In normal speech, nasality is referred to as nasalization and is a linguistic category that can apply to vowels or consonants in a specific language.
Nasometry
Nasometry refers to measurement of the modulation of the area of the velopharyngeal opening, using movements of the velum and pharyngeal walls, in speech and singing.
Nasometry refers to measurement of the modulation of the area of the velopharyngeal opening, using movements of the velum and pharyngeal walls, in speech and singing.
Palatography
Palatography is a technique used to identify which parts of the mouth are used when making different sounds.
Palatography is a technique used to identify which parts of the mouth are used when making different sounds.
Presbylarynx
The Presbylarynx is a condition in which age-related atrophy of the soft tissues of the larynx results in weak voice and restricted vocal range and stamina.
The Presbylarynx is a condition in which age-related atrophy of the soft tissues of the larynx results in weak voice and restricted vocal range and stamina.
Puberphonia
Puberphonia (also known as mutational falsetto or mutational chink) is the persistence of adolescent voice even after puberty.
Puberphonia (also known as mutational falsetto or mutational chink) is the persistence of adolescent voice even after puberty.
Reverse speech
Reverse speech is a pseudoscience first advocated by David John Oates which gained publicity when it was mentioned on Art Bell's nightly Coast to Coast AM radio talk show.
Reverse speech is a pseudoscience first advocated by David John Oates which gained publicity when it was mentioned on Art Bell's nightly Coast to Coast AM radio talk show.
Speech disorder
Speech disorders or speech impediments are a type of communication disorders where 'normal' speech is disrupted.
Speech disorders or speech impediments are a type of communication disorders where 'normal' speech is disrupted.
Speech production
Speech production is the process by which spoken words are selected to be produced, have their phonetics formulated and then finally are articulated by the motor system in the vocal apparatus.
Speech production is the process by which spoken words are selected to be produced, have their phonetics formulated and then finally are articulated by the motor system in the vocal apparatus.
Speech Transmission Index
Speech Transmission Index, short STI is a measure of speech transmission quality.
Speech Transmission Index, short STI is a measure of speech transmission quality.
Speech transmission index
Speech Transmission Index, short STI is a measure of speech transmission quality.
Speech Transmission Index, short STI is a measure of speech transmission quality.
Vocal apparatus
Vocal apparatus or vocal organs is a term used in phonetics to designate all parts of human anatomy that can be used to produce speech.
Vocal apparatus or vocal organs is a term used in phonetics to designate all parts of human anatomy that can be used to produce speech.
Vocal effort
Vocal effort is a quantity varied by speakers when adjusting to an increase or decrease in the communication distance.
Vocal effort is a quantity varied by speakers when adjusting to an increase or decrease in the communication distance.
Vocal folds
The vocal folds, also known commonly as vocal cords, are composed of twin infoldings of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the larynx.
The vocal folds, also known commonly as vocal cords, are composed of twin infoldings of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the larynx.
Vocal loading
Vocal loading is the stress inflicted on the speech organs when speaking for long periods.
Vocal loading is the stress inflicted on the speech organs when speaking for long periods.
Vocal pedagogy
Vocal pedagogy is the study of the art and science of voice instruction.
Vocal pedagogy is the study of the art and science of voice instruction.
Vocal spray
Vocal spray is what some singers consume to aid in producing sounds with vocal cords.
Vocal spray is what some singers consume to aid in producing sounds with vocal cords.
Vocal tract
The vocal tract is the cavity in human beings and in animals where sound that is produced at the sound source (larynx in mammals; syrinx in birds) is filtered.
The vocal tract is the cavity in human beings and in animals where sound that is produced at the sound source (larynx in mammals; syrinx in birds) is filtered.
Vocalise
A vocalise is a vocal exercise (often one suitable for performance) without words, which is sung on one or more vowel sounds.
A vocalise is a vocal exercise (often one suitable for performance) without words, which is sung on one or more vowel sounds.
Voice analysis
Voice analysis is the study of speech sounds for purposes other than linguistic content, such as in speech recognition.
Voice analysis is the study of speech sounds for purposes other than linguistic content, such as in speech recognition.
Voice break
A voice break commonly refers to the pubertal changes in boys when their voice gets deeper.
A voice break commonly refers to the pubertal changes in boys when their voice gets deeper.
Voice frequency
A voice frequency (VF) or voice band is one of the frequencies, within part of the audio range, that is used for the transmission of speech.
A voice frequency (VF) or voice band is one of the frequencies, within part of the audio range, that is used for the transmission of speech.
Voice onset time
In phonetics, voice onset time, commonly abbreviated VOT, is a feature of the production of stop consonants.
In phonetics, voice onset time, commonly abbreviated VOT, is a feature of the production of stop consonants.
Voice projection
Voice projection is the strength of speaking or singing whereby the voice is used loudly and clearly.
Voice projection is the strength of speaking or singing whereby the voice is used loudly and clearly.
Voice therapy (transgender)
Voice therapy or voice training refers to any non-surgical technique used to improve or modify the human voice.
Voice therapy or voice training refers to any non-surgical technique used to improve or modify the human voice.
Whisper triangle
The Whispering Triangle is an opening in the larynx which allows air to pass from the lungs to the mouth even though the vocal folds are adducted (i.e.
The Whispering Triangle is an opening in the larynx which allows air to pass from the lungs to the mouth even though the vocal folds are adducted (i.e.
Whistle register
The whistle register is the highest register of the human voice, lying above the modal register and falsetto register.
The whistle register is the highest register of the human voice, lying above the modal register and falsetto register.