Tag: Voice Science

  • 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 non-linear theory of vocal production is a framework in the study of vocal physiology and acoustics. This theory focuses…
  • 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 mucosal wave is the undulating motion of the mucous membrane (mucosa) that covers the vocal folds. During phonation, when…
  • May 12, 2025
    The Lombard Effect, named after the French scientist Étienne Lombard, is a phenomenon where individuals automatically adjust their vocal intensity,…
  • May 12, 2025
    Laryngoscopy is a medical procedure involving the examination of the larynx, or voice box, using a device called a laryngoscope.…
  • May 12, 2025
    Hyperventilation is a condition of breathing more rapidly and deeply than the body requires, leading to a reduction in the…
  • May 12, 2025
    Hooke's Law is a fundamental principle in physics that describes the relationship between the force applied to a spring or…
  • May 12, 2025
    The Hering-Breuer Reflex, discovered by physiologists Ewald Hering and Josef Breuer in the 19th century, is a reflex mechanism that…
  • May 11, 2025
    Average Speaking Frequencies refer to the typical fundamental frequency (F₀) ranges produced during conversational speech, measured in Hertz (Hz). While the…