Quiz Chapter Five

1. Vocal pedagogy could make a major step forward by using “exact” language. Which of the following expressions properly illustrate this “precise” language?
A. “Support the voice” B. “Sing on the breath” C. “Place the voice” D. None of these E. All of these [43]

2-3. Choose from the following list below and put them in the blanks to complete the following sentence. The correct word must be placed in the correct blank. In other words, if one of the correct words is chosen and put in the wrong place, the answer will be wrong.

The greater volume employed by the singer, the more the vowel will be modified from the basic word concept. [43]

1. consonant 2. vowel 3. equalized 4. modified 5. placement 6. supported 7. distorted 8. dynamics 9. line

4. Which comes first: A. Expanding the vocal tract B. Vowel modification [44]

5. Which of the following was not one of the three areas “that frequently carry tension and consequently affect vocal sound? A. jaw B. neck C. tongue D. shoulder E. A and C F. B and D [44]

6. Using the words “hallelujah” and “hosianna” your authors build resonance, support, and energy by teaching the: A. Yawn B. Relaxed Tongue C. Call D. Relaxed lips [45-46]

7. [T or F] Diaphragm “pushes” create tension in the singer and should be avoided on the ascending note as the leap occurs. [46]

8. On the upward leap, the choir simultaneously needs to A. Increase B. Decrease C. Maintain their support [46]

9. Which life activity was associated with “massaging” the soft palate? A. Cough B. Sneeze C. Snore D. Yawn [45]

10. With heavy jaw, what did your text ask you to imagine your jaw was full of? A. Heavy bone B. Heavy metal C. “He aint heavy, he’s my brother” D. Heavy brick [44]

11. Which [life -- oops, sorry about putting "animal"] activity exercise was not associated with tongue relaxation? A. Frogs catching flies B. licking whipped cream from the top of a Sundae C. drinking a glass of water D. None of these [45]

12. Which of the following were associated with the relaxation of the lips? A. A goldfish in a fishbowl at feeding time B. A cow eating grass C. The lips forming a tube and then relaxing C. Massaging the cheeks and lips forward as if kneading dough D. All of these E. A and B [45]

13. Did you read chapter 5 completely and fully for today? Yes

Bonus 1: On the blog I mentioned [Quiz 4 scores] that I thought the biggest idea from the class was: A. The conductor should continually create new vignettes for each relaxation exercise B. Think about the way you walk to the place from which you will conduct. C. Stay planted D. Eye contact with your students is vital E. Throw your speaking voice beyond the students F.Give singers more opportunity to inhale before asking them to exhale.

Bonus 2: Identify which of the above was Sarah’s critique of herself. [also referenced on the blog after-class comments] F. Give singers more opportunity to inhale before asking them to exhale