Abstract
Singing requires exquisite coordination between the respiratory and phonatory systems to efficiently control glottal airflow. Asymptomatic singing students underwent pulmonary function testing (PFT), videostrobolaryngoscopic examination, and measures of glottal efficiency (maximum phonation time [MPT], glottal flow rate [GFR], and phonation quotient [PQ]) performed in both a sung and spoken tone. Pulmonary function and glottal efficiency values were within reported normative data for professional singers. However, sung tones were made with significantly higher GFR and PQ and lower PQ than spoken tones. The mean GFR was not related to the degree of glottal closure (by videostrobolaryngoscopy) or underlying pulmonary support.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 178-183 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Voice |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Glottal flow rate (GFR)
- Maximum phonation time (MPT)
- Phonation quotient (PQ)
- Pulmonary function testing (PFT)
- Videostrobolaryngoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology