Definition

The act of producing sound with the voice, which happens when the vocal cords vibrate and the sound is shaped by the mouth and throat.

Example

Singers need to practice their phonation to improve their vocal quality.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how important phonation is for singing?

Definitely! It's fascinating how our vocal cords work to create sound.

Yeah, I read that proper phonation can really improve your voice quality.

Absolutely, it's something every singer should focus on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phonation → It is formed from "phon-" (from Greek "phōnē", meaning sound or voice) and "-ation" (meaning the action or process of). The word "phonation" refers to the process of producing sound or voice.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sound' ('phon-') being produced through a specific 'process' ('-ation') — that's what phonation means.

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