Singing has been a form of art and expression for centuries. Whether it be an opera aria, ballad, or folk tune, the power of the human voice has been used to tell stories and evoke emotion. But what biological mechanisms lie under the effortless performance of a singer? Anatomy and Physiology of the Singing Voice…
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Taylor Swift has become an icon in the realm of popular music. Very few artists have achieved her level of success and influence, and lasted so long in the industry. She has captivated audiences around the world with a perfect combination of lyrical genius and musical production. She has used her mastery of storytelling to…
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A carol, from the French root “carole” is a song or dance of praise and joy. While often taken for granted during our holiday seasons, they have a long history that dates back thousands of years. When they were first written, carols were not specifically for Christmas. Instead, they were pagan songs, usually sung on…
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Technology, as we know it, doesn’t play a massive part in our musical experience, but it is involved more than we realize. Technology is involved in the construction of concert halls, the recording of broadcast music, and also the design and reinforcement of musical instruments. Technology came to use very early on in the music…
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Film music is such an essential part of films because of the ways it affects our viewing experience, and it is usually considered similar, but distinct from dialogue, sound effect, etc. Film scholars use the term “diegetic music” to describe music that the characters can actually hear in the fictional world in a movie/tv show.…
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You may remember something that you learned or experienced several years ago: this is long term memory. Unlike short term memory, memories from minutes/hours ago, long term memory refers to distant memories, usually measured from years to decades, and the lasting retention of information and skills. Long term memories are relatively permanent compared to short…
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Music acts as a mechanism that helps to process emotions and can be exploited as a calming agent, or medicine for grief. It is honestly a fundamental attribute to almost every animal species, from humans to birds. All animals have their own form of music, which is special to their species, but why? What is…
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While our voice is one of the most important parts of self-expression and our personality, many people don’t actually understand how it works. What is this “voice box” that everyone has talked about before? The phonatory system, or “voice box”, actually works with the respiratory and resonance systems to produce your voice. The respiratory system,…
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