title: Vocal tract shapes of a flautist in performance.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Physics Department, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Troup
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ferris
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007830:Larynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009146:Music; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*