ORGANS OF THE VOICE DIAGRAM 2. 20 



ORGANS OF THE VOICE. 



[ DIAGRAM 2. ] 



The Voice is formed by the air driven from the lungs, where it 

 passes into the larynx. The larynx is situated above tlie windpipe; 

 and it communicates with the throat by a narrow opening. It is 

 composed of several pieces jointed together, and the interior is 

 covered with a very fine skin, and furnished with two folds called 

 vocal chords. These folds produce the sound, or voice, by being 

 more or less tightened. The sound thus formed is articulated by 

 the tongue with the assistance of the palate, teeth, and lips ; and 

 then constitutes speech. 



