True vocal cord

Definition

True vocal cords, also known as vocal folds, are a pair of mucous membrane bands in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound when air is expelled from the lungs. They are essential for phonation, the process of creating vocal sounds.

Related terms

Phonation:

The process by which the vocal folds produce sound due to their vibration caused by air passing through them from the lungs.

Larynx:

A cartilaginous structure located at the top of the trachea, housing the vocal cords, and acting as a passageway for air during breathing and phonation.

Glottis: The opening between the true vocal cords and the space where they come together, crucial for controlling airflow and sound production in speech and singing