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Vocal health andhygiene study questionsJohn NixAssociate Professor of Voice andVoice PedagogyUniversity of Texas at San AntonioName the disorder whose symptomsinclude (a) breathy mid voice, (b)cracking on high notes, (c)hoarseness, (d) lack of enduranceand intensity, and (e) an inability tosing softly.Nodules1

The other name forcontact ulcers of thearytenoids cartilages.GranulomaThis condition can be broughtabout by singing with too muchintensity in the middle voice,especially in females.Nodules2

This disorder’s symptoms includehoarseness, a breathy sound, and asensation of needing to clear thethroat. This disorder is the result of avocal fold hemorrhage.PolypThe treatment for the vast majority ofvocal nodules includes a carefullymonitored programof .Voice therapy3

This disorder is frequentlycaused by a single traumaticevent, like yelling at a ball gameor severe coughing.PolypOften called corns of the folds,these thick bumps prevent thefolds from closing completely orstretching efficiently.Nodules4

This condition issometimes caused byacid reflux or surgicalintubation.GranulomaThis disorder is frequentlycaused by singing with too highan air pressure and too manyglottal onsets.Nodules5

This disorder is characterized by vocalfatigue, painful phonation, and persistentreoccurrence of symptoms, even afterrest. Primarily caused by an overly lowpitched speaking voice and too manyglottal onsets.GranulomaOver-function of this gland lowersthe pitch of the voice andcoarsens the quality of thesound.Thyroid Gland6

Symptoms of this hormonal changeinclude vocal fatigue, hoarseness,loss of range, vocal fold swelling andbreathiness.MenstruationThis hormone, and other like it, cancause permanent changes in awoman’s vocal folds – thickening andstiffening connective tissues, alteringrange downward.Testosterone7

One early symptom ofthis disorder is a loweredbasal body temperature.HypothyroidismElevating the head and shoulders, eatingseveral hours before bedtime or singing,avoiding caffeine, acidic foods, milk/dairyproducts and alcohol, are all tips foravoiding what potentially voicethreatening condition?Gastro-esophageal reflux8

This surgical procedureinvolves placing a flexibletube between the vocalfolds into the trachea.Endotracheal IntubationWashing your hands frequentlywith hot soapy water and keepingthem away from your mouth,nose and eyes are the best wayto avoid what?A cold9

The best thing to dowhen you have an upperrespiratory infection.Rest and drink lots of waterThis condition is generallycaused by bacteria and ismarked by swollen or inflamedtonsils and lymph glands of theneck.Tonsilitis10

This condition (viral or bacterial) ismarked by red, swollen vocal folds,and a weak, husky or non-existentspeaking voice.LaryngitisFatigue of the vocal folds, intrinsicmuscles, respiratory muscles andthickened mucus are some of theresults of this.Vocal overuse11

Varied dynamics, speak-singing,avoiding extreme notes (low andhigh) are all techniques for this typeof rehearsing.MarkingA consistent program of testingvoices on an individual basis isessential to maintaining a healthychoral program with young singers.This is in order to avoid whatproblem?Assignment to the wrongtessitura part12

This is the single most important trait ofyoung voices (junior high through collegeundergrad) to remember when trainingthem.Limited EnduranceGood technique plus this factorcan be as destructive to thelaryngeal muscles as poortechnique.Singing at an excessivevolume13

List three primary vocaltissue irritants in society.DustDry airPollutionList three drawbacks ofair travel for singers.Very dry air in the planeNoisy environmentTime zone changes14

What are two simplethings you can do tomaintain goodhydration?Drink lots of waterSleep with a humidifierWhat type of rest isnecessary immediatelyafter a performance?VOCAL REST(so watch out about going toa noisy party or restaurant)15

Name three sure-firecures for stage fright.Reliable techniqueCareful preparationGood physical conditioning16

Vocal health and hygiene study questions John Nix Associate Professor of Voice and Voice Pedagogy University of Texas at San Antonio Name the disorder whose symptoms include (a) breathy mid voice, (b) cracking on high notes, (c) hoarseness, (d) lack of endurance and intensity, and (e) an inability to sing softly. Nodules