Real Time MRI For Speech Production Analysis
Real-time Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rtMRI) has now been used to examine mechanisms of sound production by an American male beatbox artist: beatboxing means : the use of vocal organs to imitate percussion instruments. This method allows to visualize (with synchronous audio) movement in all parts of the performer's vocal tract, from the upper trachea to the lips, including the pharynx, velum and nasal cavity. Further reading:
Real-time MRI Study of Human Beatboxing
Real Time MRI For Speech Production Analysis
Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
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Friday, February 22, 2013
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