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Speech Science Midterm
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Speech-Language Pathology
Undergraduate 3
10/19/2013

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Speech Science
Definition
An interdisciplinary field that synthesizes acoustics, neuroscience, anatomy, and physiology
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Characteristics of Simple Harmonic Motion
Definition
1. The pattern of vibration repeats its self (periodic)
2. Each cycle takes the same amount of time (constant period)
3. Frequency is constant
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Angular Frequency Equation
Definition
ω=2⫪f
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Phase Shift Equation
Definition
shift in time=ϕ/ω
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Transient Effects on SHM
Definition
1. Amplitude depends on amount of initial force
2. Amplitude decreases over time as energy is lost to friction (damping)
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Does Sound Travel Faster in Water or Air?
Definition
Water
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Wavelength Equation
Definition
λ=c/f
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How Does Wavelength and Frequency Relate?
Definition
The higher the frequency the smaller the wavelength
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Is Sound in Air a Transverse or Longitudinal Wave?
Definition
Longitudinal
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Destructive Interference
Definition
Addition of waves out of phase yields cancelation
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As Frequency Increases, the Amplitude of the Corresponding Harmonic...
Definition
Decreases
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Unit of Measure for Pitch
Definition
Mels
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Scale for the Perception of Sound Amplitude(Intensity)
Definition
Sone
Term
1 ST= ... Octave
Definition
1/12
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1 Octave= ... ST
Definition
12
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Half Step
Definition
1 ST
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Cent
Definition
1% (.01) of a ST
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1 ST= ... Cent
Definition
100 Cents
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Is the Relationship between pitch and frequency Linear or Logarithmic?
Definition
Logarithmic
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dBSPL Equation
Definition
dBSPL=20log(P/Pr) (dynes)
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Change in dB when Doubling/Halving Factor
Definition
+6/-6
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Scale for the Perceptual Correlate of Sound Pressure Level(Loudness)
Definition
Phons
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Unit for Sound Intensity
Definition
Watts, relates to sound energy
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Unit for Sound Pressue
Definition
Dynes, relates to sound volume/loudness
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Relationship Between Stiffness and Frequency
Definition
Increase stiffness, increase frequency
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Relationship Between Mass and Frequency
Definition
Increase mass, decrease frequency
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Mechanical Resonance Equation
Definition
Fr= 1/2⫪ x √(K/M)
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Helmholtz Resonator: Wider/Longer Neck
Definition
Smaller mass/larger mass
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Helmholtz Resonator: Larger Bowl
Definition
Less stiffness
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Sharply Tuned Resonator
Definition
Small range of frequencies (small bandwidth), light damping, ex. tuning fork
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Broadly Tuned Resonator
Definition
Large range of frequencies (large bandwidth), heavy damping, ex. vocal tract
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Equation for a Tube Open at Both Ends
Definition
Fr= n x (c/2l)
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Equation for a Tube Closed at One End
Definition
Fr= (2n-1) x (c/4l)
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Visceral Pleura
Definition
A thin airtight membrane over the lungs
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Parietal Pleura
Definition
Covers the inner surface of the ribs
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Boyle's Law
Definition
P1V1=P2V2
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Passive Forces of Respiration
Definition
1. Natural recoil forces of muscles and tissues
2. Surface tension of alveoli/pleura
3. Gravity
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Inspiratory Muscles of Respiration
Definition
Diaphragm, external intercostals, interchondral internal intercostals
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Expiratory Muscles of Respiration
Definition
Abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis, external/internal obliques, transverse abdominis), internal intercostals
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Resting/Relaxation Volume
Definition
The respiratory system is about 40% VC when relaxed and upright
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Tidal Volume
Definition
Amount of air exhanged during a typical cycle of quiet breathing, 10% VC
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Vital Capacity
Definition
Amount of air exchanged in maximum inspiration/expiration
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1 L= ... cubic cenntimeters
Definition
1000 CC, 1mL=1cc
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Accessory Muscles of Inspiration for Speech Breathing
Definition
Sternocleidomastoid, scalenus, subclavius, pectoralis major/minor, serratus anterior/posterior/superior, levatores costarum, latissimus dorsi
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Inspiratory/Expiratory Ratio for Quiet Breathing
Definition
40%/60%
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Inspiratory/Expiratory Ratio for Speech Breathing
Definition
10%/90%
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Volume of Air Expended in Tidal Breathing
Definition
Inhale to 50% VC, exhale to 40% VC
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Volume of Air Expended in Conversational Speech
Definition
Inhale to 60% VC, exhale to 35% VC
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Volume of Air Expended in Loud Speech
Definition
Inhale to 80% VC, exhale to 35% or lower VC
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Differences in Deaf Speech Breathing from Relative Motion Diagrams
Definition
Inconsistency in starting levels of expiratory excursions, range of lung volumes differ from typical speakers in both directions
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LCA
Definition
ADDuction
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PCA
Definition
ABDuction
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Thyroarytenoid
Definition
Shortens/tenses VFs, assists in adduction
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Interarytenoid
Definition
Assists in adduction
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Cricothyroid
Definition
Lengthens/tenses VFs
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Suprahyoid Muscles
Definition
Raise larynx, increase fundamental frequency

(hyoglossus, mylohyoid, sytlohyoid, geniohyoid)
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Infrahyoid Muscles
Definition
Lower larynx, decrease fundamental frequency

(thyrohyoid, sternohyoid, sternothyroid, omohyoid)
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Subglottal Pressue Required for Conversational Speech
Definition
7-10 cmH20
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Voice Control Parameters
Definition
Loudness, pitch, tightness, register
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Pressed Sound
Definition
1. Shorter open phase, longer closed phase
2. More energy at higher frequencies
3. Lower spectral slope
4. Higher skewing quotient
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Fluty Sound
Definition
1. Longer open phase, shorter closed phase 2. More energy at low frequencies 3. Higher spectral slope 4. Lower skewing quotient
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Constriction Near Maximum Velocity...
Definition
Lowers Resonant Frequency
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Constriction Near Maximum Pressure...
Definition
Raises Resonant Frequency
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Decreasing Tongue Height...
Definition
Increases F1
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Moving Tongue Back
Definition
Decreases F2
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