Vocal tract shapes of a flautist in performance.
Lateral view x rays of a flautist in performance show that there is no variation in vocal tract shape with pitch, and that the larynx is lowered from the rest position when notes are played.
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Physics Department, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
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