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documented harmful effects of these disorders on the voice quality.In our subjects, it was found that jitter, PPQ and phonatory resistance increase with the decrease in the pulmonary function. These vocal functions increased in abnormal voice quality and considered objective indications of dysphonia. The phonatory resistance increased with the decrease in the pulmonary function. Our subjects did not receive medication

Assessment and Treatment of Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Julia Mangum East Carolina University Assessment and Treatment of Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (ADSD) is a voice disorder due to central motor processing abnormalities which result in decreased control of the laryngeal muscles (Blitzer, 2010). The idiopathic disorder is characterized by involuntary spasms of the laryngeal muscles controlling vocal fold adduction (National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) There are many treatment methods that are used to target increasing vocal loudness and amplitude, particularly in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) “is an intensive, 1-month speech therapy regimen that trains dysarthric individuals with Parkinson’s Disease to speak in a louder voice while self-monitoring the effort it takes to produce such a voice” (Sapir, Spielman, Ramig, Story, & Fox, 2007). The treatment focus is

causing them to have the voice of a soprano woman, but the vocal power of an older, full-grown man. A general estimate said that four thousand boys a year were castrated in Italy. Some Castrati tried to make it in church choirs (which often gave them almost nothing of monetary value), most chose the opera route. They reigned supreme when they got onstage, being the obvious star of the show. They were the master performers that drew the crowd in with their amazing voices. During the Baroque

performers executing melisma's night and day to construction workers inhaling dangerous chemicals and dust. As a singer, maintaining good vocal hygiene is necessary. Teachers should know how teach their students the most effective ways to use their voice while still maintaining good vocal health. General health of the mind and body contributes to good vocal health, Elimination of irritants such as smoking and air pollution, and correct technique for both singing and speaking are important. Any program

Sunset Boulevard (1950) and Singing in the Rain (1952) both use the transitions from silent to sound movies to help drive the narrative. Director Billy Wilder’s film, Sunset Boulevard and Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s Singing in the Rain utilize camera movements and sound to advance the plot. Sunset Boulevard follows an unsuccessful screenwriter, Joe Gillis (William Holden), whom a past movie star, Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), hires to help her return to the big screen. Police find the body

My voice as it is now/My voice as I would like it to be I notice many things about my voice. Whether I talk with a vocal fry around my friends, which seems to be a California specialty, or in a higher register with teachers, the placement of my voice constantly varies. I am aware that my timbre is high and that my tone is bright, and, to state it plainly, I enjoy that. However, there are aspects of my voice that I notice and dislike; my voice breaks between my lower and middle register noticeably

List 3 reasons that voice deviations tend to be of less concern within the general population than other communication problems such as stuttering and articulation disorders? (1.5 points) There are many reason why voice deviations tend to be of less concern within the general population than other communication problem. The first reason is because everyone has different characteristics of what a normal voice is. The second reason is because when individuals has a unique voice, it difficult to decide

The definition of distinctive Australia voice is not any voice we hear but it is presented to gain a different perception on fairs. Distinctly Australian voice can be identified as the voice of the Australian values that can be for example, values or beliefs of the Australian society, dignity to express the quality of being worthy of honour or respect and compassion for those in need, justice and fair go of the individual as well as egalitarian favours equality of some people that should get the

Over the course of this semester this class has allowed me to grow in many ways and helped me to reach my full potential. Throughout this class, I have had to write four separate essays which have all taught me something different. The first essay was about the theme of impotence in the summer reading novels, which has taught me about that struggles of daily life after World War I and World War II. Similarly, the second essay was about a memoir that taught me that even though life may have many uncontrollable