Introduction to Introduction to DramaDrama

Section 3 – Introduction to Section 3 – Introduction to voicevoice

Learning IntentionsLearning Intentions

Identify and define Drama terms that Identify and define Drama terms that describe the voice. K&Udescribe the voice. K&U

Apply at least 2 voice terms Apply at least 2 voice terms discussed to a short piece of drama discussed to a short piece of drama

Developing your voiceDeveloping your voice

You will develop your voice in terms of You will develop your voice in terms of Volume Volume ClarityClarity ToneTone PitchPitch PacePace AccentAccent

Something to Remember!Something to Remember!

Using your voice should not be Using your voice should not be painful.  We are working painful.  We are working towards ease, not strain.  towards ease, not strain.  Hoarseness can be a sign Hoarseness can be a sign you've been working your you've been working your voice too hard, or in a way voice too hard, or in a way

that could damage it.that could damage it.

ClarityClarity

Clearness of the Clearness of the voice.voice.

ToneTone

Change of voice Change of voice to express to express emotion.emotion.

PitchPitch

How high or low How high or low the voice is.the voice is.

PacePace

Speed of speech.Speed of speech.

VolumeVolume

How loud or How loud or quiet the voice quiet the voice

is.is.

AccentAccentWay of speaking Way of speaking

used in a local used in a local area or country.area or country.

You should try to remember You should try to remember all of these words and all of these words and

what they mean as they what they mean as they will be useful throughout will be useful throughout

your time in drama.your time in drama.