Question

Describe how at least three organ systems work together to allow you to sing.

Answer 1

“ The nose- Warms and moisten air. The nasal cavities are involved in the resonance of tones.

The oral cavity- Includes the lips, teeth, and tongue. The structures serve as articulators.

The pharynx and the oral cavity- Both act as resonators that selectively amplify to varying degrees of intensity, fundamental tones and overtones.

The larynx- An organ consisting of a cartilaginous framework containing muscles and joints. The vibratile part of the larynx are the vocal folds which are the producers of sound.

The Lungs- They supply a stream of air which passes through the trachea.

The vocal folds- They vibrate throwing the stream of air into a series of complex vibrations. (Punt, 1979 and Henderson, 1979).”