Overview on voice source - vocal tract interaction

Authors

• Anne-Maria Laukkanen Speech and Voice Research Laboratory, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tampere
• Unto K. Laine Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics, Aalto University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23997/pk.95502

Keywords:

hoarseness, impedance, reactance, resonance, singing, voice therapy

Abstract

Speech and voice production is still often seen through a traditional model with four independent components: respiratory system, vocal folds, vocal tract and the lips. In reality, however, the resonator, formed by the vocal tract, is in interaction with both of its endings: the vocal folds and the lips. This article makes a review on the main types of interaction and gives examples of them. Through the examples it is possible to state how the interaction takes place in voice exercises and therapy methods, artistic voice use and voice disorders. Practical examples help to find out how the interaction feels in the body.