epilarynx

An ad hoc term for a part of the supraglottis, which in most of the world is not regarded as a separate anatomic region (except in France). Per gallic anatomists, the epilarynx consists of the suprahyoid epiglottis, the aryepiglottic folds and the arytenoides.

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The lowest resonance, though tuned by overall tube length, degree of pharyngeal space, and degree of mouth/jaw opening, is primarily sensed in the pharynx and can be termed a kind of "under vowel." The second resonance, though primarily tuned by changes in tongue shape, is perceived to be located in the mouth and along the "ceiling" of the vocal tract, can be termed a kind of "over vowel." The singer's formant cluster is tuned by the epilarynx and various microadjustments along the vocal tract, and is also perceived/felt to be higher, often in the area of the nasopharynx and in the bony structures of the front quarter of the skull (the so-called mask area).

The Pedagogic Use of Absolute Spectral Tone Color Theory

This tissue vibration is converted to acoustic waves in the larynx canal (the epilarynx tube).

Vocology and audiology: natural partners for exploring the voice

Nature has provided an impedance coupler (transformer) by way of the epilarynx tube.

On flow phonation and airflow management

An added benefit is that a wide pharynx, together with a relatively narrow epilarynx tube, produces the operatic ring (singer's formant cluster).

Why do classically trained singers widen their throat?

Here we have explored vocal tract adjustments in the oral cavity only, but we suspect that enhancement of various harmonics are also facilitated by optimal adjustments in the epilarynx tube and the pharyngeal cavity.

Source-vocal tract interaction in female operatic singing and theater belting

(1) These exercises are part of a bigger picture of training vocal fold adduction, registration, and epilarynx tube narrowing for the best acoustic power transfer from the glottis to the lips.