Long-term-average spectrum characteristics of Kunqu Opera singers’ speaking, singing and stage speech

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Dong ◽  
Jiangping Kong ◽  
Johan Sundberg
Keyword(s):  
Average Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Characteristics ◽  
Opera Singers

Long-Term-Average Spectrum Characteristics of Country Singers During Speaking and Singing

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas F Cleveland ◽  
Johan Sundberg ◽  
R.E Stone
Keyword(s):  
Average Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Characteristics

Ear Level Recordings of the Long-Term Average Spectrum of Speech*

1991 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard E. Cornelisse ◽  
Jean-Pierre Gagné ◽  
Richard C. Seewald
Keyword(s):  
Average Spectrum

scholarly journals Long-term results of tonsillectomy in professional opera singers: a pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 815
Author(s):  
Pedro Clarós ◽  
Aleksandra Sobolewska ◽  
María Del Carmen Pujol ◽  
Astrid Clarós-Pujol ◽  
Andrés Clarós
Keyword(s):  
Survey Study ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Recurrent Tonsillitis ◽  
Voice Performance ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Opera Singers ◽  
The Voice

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the long-term influence of tonsillectomy on the quality of life and voice performance of opera singers. Survey study which was reviewing the long-term effects of tonsillectomy.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Retrospective review of patients’ records and surveys in which patients have answered the questions about the influence of tonsillectomy on their voice. A total group of 30 singers was included in the study. They answered the questions about the indications for surgery, symptoms, and changes in their voice after surgery. The study group consisted of 19 women and 11 men. Mean age was 18.53 years old at the moment of surgery. The group included eleven sopranos, six mezzos, two contraltos, four tenors, five baritones, and one bass singer.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A most common indication for tonsillectomy in opera singers was recurrent tonsillitis and was present in over 83% of cases. After surgery, the voice performance was better in 60% of cases, breathing improved in 50% of cases, voice emission was higher in 53% of cases. Over 80% of singers would recommend that surgery to another opera singer.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Singers evaluated long-term influence of tonsillectomy as positive. Over 80% admitted improved effect on emission and the function of voice.</p>

Effects of Three Common Choral Performance Movement Conditions on Acoustic and Perceptual Measures of Choral Sound

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-304
Author(s):  
Melissa L. Grady ◽  
Tianna M. Gilliam
Keyword(s):  
Choral Music ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Spectral Energy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Average Spectrum ◽  
Pitch Analysis ◽  
Pitch Deviation ◽  
Performance Conditions ◽  
Full Body

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of three commonly observed choral singer performance conditions (no movement, slight swaying, full-body swaying) on acoustic and perceptual measures of choral sound. We audio recorded an established university choir ( N = 29 singers) performing a memorized piece while viewing the same conductor video and participating in one of the three performance conditions. We analyzed data through long-term average spectrum (LTAS), overall pitch deviation, and singer and listener (singer-listeners, expert-listeners) perceptions. LTAS results showed significant differences ( p < .001) in spectral energy between all three conditions. The full-body swaying condition averaged a noticeable difference of 2.50 dB across the spectrum when compared to the other two conditions. Pitch analysis indicated the least overall pitch deviation during the slight swaying condition (−27.67 cents) and the most pitch deviation during the no-movement condition (−58.31 cents). Results indicated singer and singer-listener preferences for the full-body swaying condition and expert-listener preferences for the slight swaying condition. We discuss results in terms of future research and practical application for choral music educators.

Differences in voice quality between men and women: Use of the long-term average spectrum (LTAS)

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Mendoza ◽  
Nieves Valencia ◽  
Juana Muñoz ◽  
Humberto Trujillo
Keyword(s):  
Voice Quality ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Average Spectrum

Long term average spectrum predicts accent normalization.

2011 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 2659-2659
Author(s):  
Jingyuan Huang ◽  
Lori Holt ◽  
Andrew Lotto
Keyword(s):  
Average Spectrum
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