Author: Josh Manuel

  • May 12, 2025
    The open quotient measures the percentage of time during a cycle when the true vocal folds are apart during phonation.…
  • May 12, 2025
    The moment at the beginning of phonation where exhalation and vocal fold closure occur. Depending on the order of events,…
  • May 12, 2025
    Offset is the end of a sound, in singing you can have a glottal, aspirate, or smooth offset. Which offset…
  • May 12, 2025
    Objective measurement refers to the quantitative assessment of a phenomenon or attribute using standardized and reliable techniques. It involves collecting…
  • May 12, 2025
    The non-linear theory of vocal production is a framework in the study of vocal physiology and acoustics. This theory focuses…
  • May 12, 2025
    Vocal Fold Nodules are bumps that can form on the vocal folds. Nodules always form bilaterally in the anterior third…
  • May 12, 2025
    The nasopharynx is a part of the upper respiratory tract located behind the nasal cavity and above the oropharynx. It…
  • May 12, 2025
    Narrow bandwidth refers to a limited range of frequencies within a signal or spectrum. In the context of sound, a…
  • May 12, 2025
    The Myoelastic-Aerodynamic Theory of Voice Production is a fundamental concept in vocal physiology. It explains how vocalization occurs through the…
  • May 12, 2025
    The Mylohyoid muscle, also called the diaphragma oris, is a paired muscle that elevates the hyoid bone and the tongue…