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Chapter 3
Anatomy & Physiology of Phonation
Terminology Worksheet
Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class!
Term
Definition
Adduction
Abduction
Glottis
Pressure
Cornu
Larynx
Aditus
Vestibule
Aneurysm
Paralysis
Abdominal fixation
Vocal attack
Breathy vocal attack
Glottal attack
Simultaneous vocal attack
Aphonia
Laryngitis
Modal register
Glottal fry
Falsetto
Subglottal
Whisper
Puberphonia
Frequency
Pitch
Intensity
Loudness
Optimal pitch
Habitual pitch
Average fundamental frequency
Pitch range
Intonation
Suprasegmental
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Diadochokinesis
Frequency perturbation (vocal jitter)
Intensity perturbation (vocal shimmer)
Medial compression