Tone - vocal skills - ANSWERThis describes how the lines are said to convey meaning. For example, a sarcastic tone might mean that while a character says he is pleased to see someone, he is in fact not.
Intonation - vocal skills - ANSWERThis describes the rise and fall of the voice to help provide...
Tone - vocal skills - ANSWERThis describes how the lines are said to convey meaning. For example, a
sarcastic tone might mean that while a character says he is pleased to see someone, he is in fact not.
Intonation - vocal skills - ANSWERThis describes the rise and fall of the voice to help provide variation
and interest. For example, varying intonation will make speech more natural, and help to
communicate meaning and keep the audience engaged.
Pause - vocal skills - ANSWERStarting and stopping to emphasise a point or provide contrast and
variation. For example, a pause in the middle of a sentence might convey nerves about admitting to a
crime.
Pitch - vocal skills - ANSWERHow high or low the voice is. For example, a low pitch might indicate
solemn secret being shared, while a high pitch might convey joy.
Clarity - vocal skills - ANSWERThis is making sure the audience can hear the words and that their
intended meaning is clear. For example vin if a character is scared and cowering, the voice must be
clear and the audience must be able to hear and understand it.
Pace - vocal skills - ANSWERThis refers to the rhythm and speed with which words are spoken . For
example, a fast pace might indicate excitement, whilst a slower pace might suggest sadness.
Accent - vocal skills - ANSWERThis is used to indicate where a character is from, specifically which
country or region. It may also help distinguish class and status.
Inflection - vocal skills - ANSWERThis refers to the ups and downs of spoken language. For example,
inflection can go higher at the end of a sentence to make the outcome sound as though it is a
question. This is known as 'upward inflection'.
Stress/emphasis - vocal skills - ANSWERThis is used to place greater importance on specifically
chosen words, or to highlight the meaning behind those words. For example, in "I'm leaving" placing
stress on "I"m" makes it clear who is leaving, whereas stressing "leaving" puts empahsis on the
action.
Volume - vocal skills - ANSWERThis refers to how loud or quiet the voice is. For example, a shout
might convey aggression while a whisper might suggest fear.
Diction - vocal skills - ANSWERThis is pronouncing each word is spoken clearly. It is important for
performers to articulate what they are saying so that the audience can understand what is happening
on stage. This is sometimes known as how a performer enunciates their words.
Nuance - vocal skills - ANSWERThis describes the small differences in sound that can alter how a line
is spoken to change the meaning or feeling in the text. The use of nuance in vocal skills is often very
subtle. Nuance has similarities to how the performer uses intonation and tone.
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