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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Singing Voice"”.
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Singing voice analysis/synthesis
The singing voice is the oldest and most variable of musical instruments. By combining music, lyrics, and expression, the voice is able to affect us in ways that no other instrument can. As listeners, we are innately drawn to the sound of the human voice, and when present it is almost always the …
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Physical modeling of the singing voice
… with the physical modeling of the parts of the voice organ relevant for voice generation plus techniques for the measurement of acoustic voice properties. An introduction to characteristics of the voice signal is followed by a literature survey of existing approaches for the most important …
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Characterization of the singing voice from polyphonic recordings
In order to study the singing voice, researchers have traditionally relied upon lab-based experiments and/or simplified models. Neither of these methods can reasonably be expected to always capture the essence of true performances in environmentally valid settings. Unfortunately, true performances …
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The Effects of Recorded Music Therapist’s Singing Voice and Recorded Mothers’ Singing Voice on the Transition Preterm Infants from Incubator to Open Crib
… and respond to sounds such as their mothers’ voice and general speech (Hall, 2000), and that auditory stimulation may positively influence physiological and growth outcomes after birth (Cassidy & Standley, 1995). While auditory stimulation is known to affect health outcomes such as weight and …
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VocalCords: Exploring Tactile Interaction and Performance with the Singing Voice
… hands and the corresponding sound produced. The singing voice, however, is one of few musical instruments that typically does not involve touch-mediated interaction. Despite several neurological, psychological, and social connections demonstrated between the hands and voice, the coupling of touch …
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Understanding the female adolescent singing voice : pedagogical perspectives and practical strategies for choral conductors
… body of research exists on male adolescent voice change (MAVC) while comparatively little is available on female adolescent voice change (FAVC). As a result, many choral conductors have limited familiarity with this topic, and some are unaware that it even exists. Insufficient understanding …
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The effect of tonal pattern instruction on the singing voice development of first grade students
Thesis (M.M.)--Michigan State University. Department of Music, 2005
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Digital signal processing techniques for application in the analysis of pathological voice and normophonic singing voice
Singing voice is one specific example of vocal sound made by human beings. If we consider the larynx apparatus as a type of singing instrument then we can further say that sung voice is perhaps the best and most stable utilisation of such an instrument. Singing remains at a stable pitch over time, …
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Effects of varied types of music on singing voice and articulation in patients with Parkinson's disease
… The study sought to examine the effects of singing "stimulative" and "sedative" songs to ascertain if different types of music affect articulatory precision in persons with Parkinson's disease. Articulatory precision was divided into six categories: rate, rhythm, initial consonants, final …
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An investigation of the use of singing games in measuring singing voice development in young children
Thesis (M.A.)--Michigan State University. Department of Music Education, 2004
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Music Therapists' Perspectives on the Assessment and Clinical Interpretation of Clients' Vocal Parameters
… music therapists' perceptions and use of singing voice assessment. The focus was on a general population of music therapists who may or may not specialize in the use of singing as a clinical instrument. The researcher designed an online survey to gather music therapists' perceptions about …
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The Spanish Language as a Conceptual and Corrective Tool in the Classical Vocal Technique
… vocal timbre are desired qualities in classical singing. This project proposes that significant benefits in these qualities can be achieved when the Spanish language is used as a pedagogical tool. This means that an understanding of the syntax and phonemic articulation—the delivery of vowels, …
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The Orpheus Figure: The Voice in Writing, Music and Media
This study traces a historical trajectory of the voice as it encounters the Orpheus figure in writing, music, and other media. Following a critical discussion of Auerbach’s literary figuration, the author questions certain aspects of phonocentrism in relation to opera and texts using the voice for …
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Vocal health in the choral rehearsal: Common ground for operatically trained singers, studio voice teachers and choral conductors
… have contributed greatly to the understanding of voice physiology and function. Nevertheless, much anecdotal evidence reveals that there are continuing vocal problems experienced by operatically trained singers in the collegiate choral rehearsal. Although previous research has dealt with these …
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The development and implementation of coloratura technique in selected Rossini arias for mezzo-soprano
… technique based on abdicostal breath support for singing, upon which the Accent Method is based. Facets of the Accent Method as previously applied to the singing voice will be applied specifically to the development of coloratura. This method has proven effective in building vocal stamina, pitch …
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Collecting Culture in the 'Imaginary Musical Museum': General Music Textbooks 1971 - 2005
… identity through the training of the "proper" singing voice.</p>
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Hormones and the Female Voice: An Exploration of the Female Hormonal Cycle from Puberty to Menopause and How it Affects the Vocal Apparatus
… throughout a woman's life and its effects on the singing voice. Dealing with vocal issues brought on by hormonal fluctuations can be extremely frustrating for the professional singer, as these issues can wreak havoc on performance and practice schedules. The best weapon of defense against its …
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Choral Directors’ Experiences with Gender-Inclusive Teaching Practices Among Transgender Students
… of medical and non-medical interventions on the singing voice as an area of least confidence. Results also suggested that choral directors who engaged in formal training experiences such as professional development, conference presentations, or in the context of a college course, reported higher …
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Vocal Fatigue in Collegiate Singers: An Exploratory Investigation Towards a New Assessment Protocol
… and monitoring of a collegiate singer’s voice is a challenging task given the myriad of demands imposed on their voices. The collegiate singer is at an elevated risk of developing vocal pathologies as compared to their non-singing counterparts (Bretl et al., 2023). This difficulty is …
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The mix masters: a tribute to children with a blend of harmony
… to and involved in the experiential joy of singing and producing music through their voices. The production is organized in performance format where children are interactive participants. Twelve numbers comprise the basic structure of the show. These songs include original material as well …
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