Deck 4: Vocal Development

Question 1

The most important muscle/s for proper breathing is/are the _______.

A)lungs
B)diaphragm
C)resonators
D)vocal cords

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Proper diaphragmatic breathing includes all of the following except ________.

A)the back should be straight
B)the abdomen should push out
C)the chest should rise
D)the knees should be flexed

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The tone quality of your voice is primarily affected by the use of ________.

A)resonators
B)articulators
C)pitch
D)volume

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The proper use of the lips, teeth, tongue, and jaw, referred to as the ________, helps produce clear vocal sounds.

A)resonators
B)projectors
C)pronouncers
D)articulators

Question 5

The broadcast standard for speaking is Standard American English at about 160 words per minute (wpm).

Question 6

If your voice is soft, the best way to increase its strength is to use the volume controls on the audio board.

Question 7

A common vocal problem that is related to resonance is a ________.

A)sing-song pattern
B)monotone
C)breathy sound
D)nasal sound

Question 8

A career in broadcast announcing should not be considered unless you have a voice with a deep, low pitch.

Question 9

The use of a high-quality condenser mic may help to enhance ________.

A)resonance
B)articulation
C)pronunciation
D)volume

Question 10

Which of the following is the proper performance guideline to follow for pronunciation?

A)pronounce foreign words as a native speaker
B)maintain individuality by using regional accents
C)always pronounce ''the'' as ''thee''
D)be familiar with copy to avoid pronunciation mistakes

Question 11

Which of the following is least likely to define an excellent broadcast announcer voice?

A)speaking with a low, pleasing, resonant voice
B)speaking at a pace that promotes easy comprehension
C)speaking at a loud volume level
D)speaking with precise articulation

Question 12

Which of the following illustrates the articulation problem of omission?

A)saying ''wabbit'' instead of ''rabbit''
B)saying ''warsh'' instead of ''wash''
C)saying ''chick'' instead of ''chic''
D)saying ''winner'' instead of ''winter''

Question 13

Which of the following variables of your speaking voice do you have the least ability to manipulate?

A)volume
B)pitch
C)rate
D)tone

Question 14

Television performers do not have to be concerned about vocal delivery; it is much more important for them to be concerned about their appearance.

Question 15

Which part of your vocal apparatus directs air over the vocal cords?

A)vocal folds
B)pharynx
C)larynx
D)trachea