larynx

Definition: The larynx (voice box) is the upper end of the trachea (windpipe) that contains the vocal cords. It is the organ of voice production.

Muscles in the larynx bring the vocal folds together which interrupts air escaping the lungs. The number of times they interrupt the airflow per second creates the pitch. See our page on How We Make Sound for more information. Note that the muscles of the larynx put the vocal folds into position for vibration.

The larynx, or voice box, is located in the neck and performs several important functions in the body. The larynx is involved in swallowing, breathing, and voice production. Sound is produced when the air which passes through the vocal cords causes them to vibrate and create sound waves in the pharynx, nose and mouth.

The larynx is the voice box. The vocal folds (also called vocal cords) are part of the larynx. The vocal folds vibrate to create the sound of the voice. The pharynx is the throat.

Definitions of larynx. a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech. synonyms: voice box. type of: organ of speech, speech organ, vocal organ.

The larynx, commonly called the voice box or glottis, is the passageway for air between the pharynx above and the trachea below.

It's normal for it to go up and down a little bit. But if you're straining when you sing high notes, you are probably squeezing and pushing it high. The key is good breath support. Then you don't need to strain, you can relax your throat, and your larynx will naturally be lower.

The examiner holds an instrument called a laryngoscope in his or her hand, and looks through this instrument to examine the larynx. A microscope can also be used to look at the vocal folds and other parts of the larynx under high magnification.

Vocal pitch is determined by the degree of tension in the vocal folds of the larynx, which itself is influenced by complex and nonlinear interactions among the laryngeal muscles. The relationship between these muscles and vocal pitch has been described by a mathematical model in the form of a set of 'control rules'.

The narrowing and squeezing of the pharynx, like in swallowing, is often what singers describe as a tight and pinched feeling. When the pharynx is open (or not-constricted like for swallowing), the vocal tract will be larger and the pitch of the air will be lower and the overall sound may be perceived as darker.

The larynx, commonly called the voice box or glottis, is the passageway for air between the pharynx above and the trachea below.

The raised larynx generates a much brighter sound than it's low counterpart, because it reduces space in the pharynx and that has a corresponding vocal quality. It's a lot like speech quality in its softer form, or even that twangy country music sound in its extreme form.