true vocal cords

American  

plural noun

Anatomy.

1. the lower pair of vocal cords, the edges of which can be made to tense and relax by the passage of air from the lungs, thus producing vocal sound.

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Example Sentences

Figure 22.8 Vocal Cords The true vocal cords and vestibular folds of the larynx are viewed inferiorly from the laryngopharynx.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The inner edges of the true vocal cords are free, allowing oscillation to produce sound.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The size of the membranous folds of the true vocal cords differs between individuals, producing voices with different pitch ranges.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

These folds are called the true vocal cords, by the movements of which the voice is produced.

From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.

Mr. Lunn feels sure that the true vocal cords are not involved in falsetto, that voice being produced by the false vocal cords.

From The Head Voice and Other Problems Practical Talks on Singing by Clippinger, D. A. (David Alva)