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phonation

[foh-nay-shuhn] / foʊˈneɪ ʃən /


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By contrast, the myoelastic-aerodynamic theory of phonation holds that complex interactions involving aerodynamic stresses cause purring in cats, particularly as these stresses are applied to the free surfaces of the cats' vocal folds.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2023

It all comes down to the difference between two schools of thought on cat purring: The myoelastic-aerodynamic theory of phonation and the active muscle contractions theory.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2023

It’s called ventricular fold phonation, and it means you vibrate the cartilage in your throat alongside your vocal cords.

From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2023

Having real-time data where you can look back and see gait and phonation — it's orders of magnitude more helpful in trying to find things that in real life make it better or worse.

From Nature ● Mar. 9, 2015

While the false vocal bands have little or nothing to do with phonation directly, they do serve a good purpose as protectors to the more exalted true vocal bands.

From Voice Production in Singing and Speaking Based on Scientific Principles (Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged) by Wesley Mills




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