Letters can be classified as vowels or consonants.
Vowel is a term that, in our language, can be used as a noun and as an adjective . The etymology of the word takes us to the Latin language , more precisely to the word vocalis .
If we focus on its use as a noun, we can affirm that vowel is a type of letter that is pronounced with the cavities located above the glottis open . This means that the mouth, nasal cavities, pharynx and larynx , which make up what is known as the vocal tract , remain open.
Vowels and consonants
In this way, it is possible to differentiate between vowels and consonants , whose expression requires closing or obstructing some part of the vocal tract. In our alphabet , the vowels are the following letters: A – E – I – O – U. The rest of the letters are consonants.
It is important to highlight that the vowels constitute the syllabic nucleus (the sector of the syllable that has the most intensity in terms of sound). The consonants, for their part, form the syllabic attack and the coda . Take the case of a simple word: “cat” . This term has four letters: two vowels ( A and O ) and two consonants ( G and T ).
Someone with a voice or vote in an organization
Vocal, on the other hand, is a noun that refers to the individual who, in a certain association or organization , has a voice or vote .
A person can become a member of an entity if he or she is appointed by some authority or voted by the people who have the right to choose.
Vocal is that linked to the voice.
Vocal, that related to the voice
As an adjective , vocal is linked to that related to the voice (the sound that is generated when the air makes the vocal cords vibrate). In this sense, we can speak of vocal training , to refer to the study of a certain technique to use the voice, whether to speak or sing, projecting it as efficiently as possible.
Announcers, theater actors and opera singers are some of the people who most commonly attend vocal training courses to perform their professions successfully. The voice is one of the most unstable and difficult aspects of our body to master, even for individuals with the most experience and knowledge, since it is among the first points that are affected due to stress, anguish and changes in mood. temperature, all common phenomena.
Great opera singers are often taken as examples when it comes to vocal training, since learning the technique of lyrical singing opens the doors to a series of displays of skill and agility that are impossible for most people . But the instability mentioned in the previous paragraph is an obstacle with which they must also learn to live, and to exploit their talents to the fullest they must always be prepared.
Take care of health
Vocal health , in this context, is the fundamental point on which voice professionals must work. First of all, it is necessary to absolutely reject tobacco , both actively and passively: smoking or being around a smoker is harmful for anyone, but especially for those who use their voice as a work tool.
Although not smoking may be difficult for those who have fallen into the habit before beginning their vocal training , it is true that many people are never attracted to tobacco, especially those who have felt a vocation related to the voice since childhood. Another important tip to maintain the health of the vocal cords is to avoid shouting at all costs : if we are very angry, it is preferable to hit a wall; If we want to call someone who is far away, let's run.