vocal physiology
[/ˈvoʊkəl fɪziˈɑlədʒi/]
noun
fisiologia vocal
1. The study of the biological structures and processes involved in voice production, including the larynx, vocal cords, resonance cavities, and breathing mechanisms
Understanding vocal physiology is essential for singers and speech therapists.
Compreender a fisiologia vocal é essencial para cantores e fonoaudiólogos.
2. The anatomical and functional aspects of how the human body produces sound through the voice
Vocal physiology explains how the vocal cords vibrate to create different pitches.
A fisiologia vocal explica como as cordas vocais vibram para criar diferentes tons.
The term 'vocal physiology' is primarily used in professional contexts such as music education, speech therapy (fonoaudiologia), and otolaryngology in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, this field is particularly emphasized in music conservatories (conservatórios) and by fonoaudiólogos (speech-language pathologists). The study bridges scientific understanding with artistic application, especially important in Brazilian music traditions like bossa nova and samba where vocal technique is highly valued.
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