Web Resources

Journey of the Voice

http://faculty.roosevelt.edu/armstrong/journey/

A concise and easy to understand overview of vocal production is provided here. Topics presented include; respiration, phonation, resonation and articulation.

http://www.voice-center.com/index.html

The voice center is an on line resource for medical practitioners and others interested in vocal health and voice disorder issues. It contains a brief but brief discussion of voice anatomy and physiology.

http://www.voice-center.com/index.html

Concise introductions to key European classical music instruments, as well as other musical instruments from around the world, are provided here.

http://www.mimf.com/

A Website for stringed instrument, drum and flute makers, with interactive forums on a variety of topics. The site includes a links page for each instrument area, which address instrument construction issues.

http://www.musicweb.uk.net/britten/

A Website on the life of this important figure in 20^th Century music, and a description of his many contributions.

Questions-- Using the Websites provided above, answer the following questions

1		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the voice.
2		Name the three sources of sound in the human voice, and define "formant."
3		Choose and describe 6 non-classical musical instruments from Europe or around the world, and the instrument "families" they stem from.
4		Name all the component parts for an instrument of your choice. What is the process for constructing the instrument you describe? What challenges does the builder face in constructing a quality instrument?
5		Describe the significance and musical accomplishments of Benjamin Britten.