voicebox
Throat sound source
The voicebox is the larynx—the organ in the throat containing the vocal cords that produces speech and other sounds.
The term is informal but widely understood: The singer strained her voicebox during the concert.
Voicebox also refers to devices that generate artificial speech for those who've lost natural voice function.
Speech-producing throat organ
- glottisVocal cord opening
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
Vocal fold vibration
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- pitchFrequency of sound
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- timbreSound's distinctive character
harmonics · overtones · frequency · amplitude · modulation · intonation · inflection · tone
Inflamed voice box condition
- nodulesSmall rounded protuberances
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- laryngoscopyVisual inspection of larynx
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
inflammation · cancer · paralysis · surgery · biopsy · ENT · otolaryngologist · intubation
Continuous low-pitched sound
- whisperingBreathy, near-silent speech
- growlingDeep threatening vocalization
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- yellingVocalization at maximum volume
croaking · shouting · murmuring · sighing · groaning · grunting · shrieking · wailing
Oscillating pitch effect
- falsettoArtificially elevated singing register
- beltingForceful chest-voice singing
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- tenorEssential meaning or import
alto · bass · baritone · melisma · coloratura · warm-up · scales · sustain
Audio pitch-adjusting software
- text-to-speechConverting writing to audio
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
larynx
Speech-producing throat organ
- glottisVocal cord opening
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
cartilage · pharynx · esophagus · windpipe · throat · airway · mucosa
phonation
Vocal fold vibration
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- pitchFrequency of sound
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
timbre · harmonics · overtones · frequency · amplitude · modulation · intonation · inflection · tone · register
laryngitis
Inflamed voice box condition
- nodulesSmall rounded protuberances
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- laryngoscopyVisual inspection of larynx
hoarseness · inflammation · cancer · paralysis · surgery · biopsy · ENT · otolaryngologist · intubation · tracheotomy
humming
Continuous low-pitched sound
- whisperingBreathy, near-silent speech
- growlingDeep threatening vocalization
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
yelling · croaking · shouting · murmuring · sighing · groaning · grunting · shrieking · wailing · moaning
vibrato
Oscillating pitch effect
- falsettoArtificially elevated singing register
- beltingForceful chest-voice singing
- sopranoHighest female voice range
tenor · alto · bass · baritone · melisma · coloratura · warm-up · scales · sustain · legato
autotune
Audio pitch-adjusting software
- text-to-speechConverting writing to audio
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
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