Explanation
The production and modulation of sound through airflow and the vibratory or opening states of the larynx. The voice thus appears as the physical shaping of an airflow and not as an immaterial vehicle for words.
Example
Breath voice, strained voice, and modal voice differ in their mode of phonation.
Counterexample
The place of articulation in the mouth does not describe phonation in the larynx.
Distinction
Distinguishing voicing: The place of articulation in the mouth does not describe phonation in the larynx.
Effect on thought and perception
The voice appears as the physical shaping of an airflow and not as an immaterial carrier of words.
Resonance
Phonation makes a directed relationship perceptible: The voice appears as the physical shaping of an airflow and not as an immaterial carrier of words.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Phonation“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-133-043. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-133-043The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.