Quiz Chapter Eight

1. “The term ‘voice placing’ is a misnomer. ‘Voice-_______’ is a more appropriate expression.” A. Fixing B. Placing C. Resonance D. Calling E. Finding [64]

2. “What can prevent the focus of tone?” A. compressed inhaled air B. non-compressed inhaled air C. Failing to inhale air and fainting D. Failing to sing the worship song, “This is the air I breathe!” [64]

3-6. Circle the 4 animal sounds/mouth positions your text associates with “creating a core sound” and placement. [67-69]

Hamster chattering
Fishmouth
Cow mooing
Bumblebee flying
Shark biting
Crows calling
Cats scratching
Elephant trumpeting
Dog sniffing
Chimpanzee belching
Feline yawning
Owl blinking
Camel Spitting
Rabbit teeth

7. [T or F] The sound should be in the nose, but the nose resonance should not be in the sound. [67]

8. [T or F] After the initial concepts of placement have been established, by and large, the refinement of placement rests in the domain of the solo singer. [69]

9.”Ultimate success in the development of proper resonance and placement culminates in a beautiful, blended choral sound, and is directly related to the choir’s grasp of the concept of ____ ____.” A. Vocal sighing B. Head voice C. Voice placing D. Focused tone [70]

10. [T or F] By allowing the voice to sing freely with a relaxed and open tone, the amateur voice will find its proper placement. [69]

Extra Credit: “The beauty of the gospel is that, although we are the means by which God is pleased to diffuse His glory, He is the end. If we are the beam, He is the sun. If we are the echo, He is the shout. If we are the appetizer, He is the meal.”