Growth of the Human Prepubertal and Pubertal Larynx

1982 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 446-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel C. Kahane
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Vocal Folds ◽  
Voice Change ◽  
Quantitative Characteristics ◽  
Experimental Protocols ◽  
Laryngeal Cartilages ◽  
Adolescent Voice ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Caucasian Female

Prepubertal, pubertal, and adult measurements of human larynges were used to describe growth of the larynx from prepuberty to adulthood. Linear and weight measurements made of 10 Caucasian male and 10 Caucasian female prepubertal and pubertal cadaveric larynges were compared to adult measurement data obtained from another study on 20 male and 20 female larynges of adults, aged 37-70. In both studies measurements and experimental protocols were similar, allowing direct comparisons to be made between samples. Results highlight specific quantitative characteristics and trends in circumpubertal growth of the laryngeal cartilages and the vocal folds for each sex and with respect to sex differences. The results are discussed with respect to the literature on postnatal laryngeal development and to published research on adolescent voice change.

Longitudinal research on adolescent voice change in males

1994 ◽  
Vol 96 (5) ◽  
pp. 2646-2654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Hollien ◽  
Rachel Green ◽  
Karen Massey
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Voice Change ◽  
Adolescent Voice

Voice Change in Pop Culture

2019 ◽  
pp. 77-132
Author(s):  
Bridget Sweet
Keyword(s):  
Pop Culture ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Television Series ◽  
Voice Change ◽  
Media Portrayals ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
Music Television ◽  
Adolescent Voice ◽  
Popular Television ◽  
The Way

The chapter discusses the way popular understanding and misunderstanding of voice change is largely perpetuated by mainstream media. Portrayals of voice change distributed via music, television, and movies have contributed to a simulacrum of adolescent voice change, a situated reality not based in fact but accepted in pop culture. The generally embraced perception of voice change is that it is a time of humiliation, anxiety, turmoil, and dread. Voice change is not always pleasant, but students and music educators perceive and approach the experience with such angst and trepidation well before it begins that is rarely given the opportunity to be something positive or exciting. The chapter examines and distills episodes of The Brady Bunch, The Wonder Years, and The Goldbergs, popular television series that spanned a period of more than 40 years, each with an episode focused on the adolescent changing voice.

Anatomy and Physiology

2019 ◽  
pp. 39-60
Author(s):  
Bridget Sweet
Keyword(s):  
Change Process ◽  
Special Section ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Male Adolescent ◽  
Male Voice ◽  
Voice Change ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Adolescent Voice ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Voice

The chapter describes how an understanding of the way the voice operates can empower both female and male adolescent singers as well as the teachers assisting them through the voice change process. It unpacks basic vocal anatomy and physiology, and then overlays physiological transformations that occur in the larynx during female and male voice change. A special section addresses the impact of hormones on the adolescent voice (especially for females) and promotes awareness of premenstrual vocal syndrome. The chapter encourages music educators to frequently discuss and reference vocal anatomy and physiology with adolescent singers in order to demystify vocal challenges and dispel myths and misunderstandings about how the voice and body function.

Acid reflux management: ENT perspective

2004 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ijaz Ahmad ◽  
A. J. G. Batch
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Response ◽  
Sore Throat ◽  
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux ◽  
Vocal Folds ◽  
Acid Reflux ◽  
Voice Change ◽  
Endoscopic Findings ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
A Prospective Study

Otolaryngological manifestations of acid reflux include a wide range of pharyngeal and laryngeal symptoms; and the constellation of symptoms has been called laryngopharyngeal reflux.This is a prospective study in a cohort of patients with various throat symptoms suggestive of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) who underwent flexible oesophago-gastroscopy, as a principal investigation. The aims were to look at the most reliable symptom(s) and sign(s), the diagnostic role of flexible oesophago-gastroscopy and the treatment response in these patients.The endoscopy score of 0 to 3 was based on endoscopic findings and the treatment response was measured from 0 to 100 per cent improvement of symptoms, as described by the patients.There were a total of 303 patients, 174 females and 129 males with ages ranging from 19 to 88 years. Seventy-five per cent had had symptoms for more than a year. Fifteen per cent were smokers. Globus, voice change, sore throat, dysphagia and cough were the predominant symptoms. Most patients, however, presented with a complex of various other secondary symptoms.The endoscopic findings were abnormal in 98 per cent of patients. Apart from the finding of non-specific hyperaemia, usually of the posterior larynx (13 per cent), lesions of the larynx and vocal folds were surprisingly uncommon.Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) were prescribed in 90 per cent of patients. A total of 233 (76.8 per cent) responded to treatment. The improvement of symptoms ranged from 25 per cent in 36 (23 per cent), 50 per cent in 60 (20 per cent), 75 per cent in 59 (19 per cent) and 100 per centin 78 (26 per cent) patients.Accumulative analysis of variance showed a significant difference between treatment responders and non-responders (p <0.04). In a logistic regression model patients with globus, voice change and gastric prolapse were more likely to respond to treatment (p <0.04).It can be concluded that voice change, sore throat, globus and cough choking are the most reliable symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux. Voice change and globus symptoms can be of predictive value in terms of successful treatment response. Flexible oesophago-gastroscopy (FOG) isa simple, safe and reliable way of assessment in these cases and treatment with PPI can be effective in the majority of patients.

Thinking Outside the Voice Box

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Sweet
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Choral Music ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Female Voice ◽  
Male Adolescent ◽  
Choral Music Education ◽  
Voice Change ◽  
Adolescent Voice ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Changing Voice

Thinking Outside the Voice Box: Adolescent Voice Change in Music Education is different from other books on voice change in that it encourages new and holistic ways of thinking about the female and male adolescent changing voice. It gives choral music educators (or anyone interested in the changing voice) the opportunity to step away from typical considerations of voice change and explore the experience within the bigger picture of adolescence. Female and male adolescent voice change are addressed at length, but special efforts have been made to bring new attention to female voice change to boost considerations of females in choral music education. Holistic considerations encompass the importance of understanding physical development during adolescence, including the body, brain, and auditory system; vocal anatomy and physiology in general, as well as during male and female voice change; the impact of hormones on the adolescent voice, especially for female singers; ideas of resolve and perseverance that are essential to adolescent navigation of voice change; and exploration of portrayals of voice change that have contributed to a situated reality not based in fact, but accepted in pop culture. Choral educators are also given a larger scope of voice classification systems and other foundational ideas in choral music education through examination of some of the most eminent works in the profession. Emerging considerations of adolescent voice change beyond classification systems provide new food for thought about working with the adolescent changing voice.

Muscle Tension Dysphonia Following Adolescent Voice Change

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-251
Author(s):  
Tsukasa Takeue ◽  
Keiko Maekawa ◽  
Atsushi Suehiro
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Voice Change ◽  
Muscle Tension Dysphonia ◽  
Adolescent Voice

Evaluation of gross‐sectional studies of adolescent voice change in males

1967 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Hollien ◽  
Ellen Malcik
Keyword(s):  
Voice Change ◽  
Adolescent Voice

Adolescent voice change in southern Negro males∗

1962 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Hollien ◽  
Ellen Malcik
Keyword(s):  
Voice Change ◽  
Adolescent Voice

Emerging Considerations

2019 ◽  
pp. 161-192
Author(s):  
Bridget Sweet
Keyword(s):  
Classification Systems ◽  
Professional Musicians ◽  
Voice Change ◽  
Choral Repertoire ◽  
Personal Needs ◽  
Female Singers ◽  
Adolescent Voice ◽  
Choral Programs ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Changing Voice

The chapter discusses emerging considerations of adolescent voice change beyond classification systems and provides new food for thought about working with the adolescent changing voice. A section of the chapter specifically addresses female singers, for while it is common to have more females than males in choral programs, enrollment numbers do not ensure that choral programs are meeting females’ musical, developmental, and personal needs. In addition, discussion of the documentary Riot Acts provides insight into voice change from the perspective of professional musicians who identify as transgender. The chapter ends with ideas for working with changing voices, especially with regard to approaching choral repertoire.

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