THE PRODUCTION OF NON-PULMONARY SOUNDS IN HUMAN COMMUNICATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.63330/armv2n5-066Keywords:
Clicks, Voice, Velaric Mechanism, Proprioception, Speech-Language PathologyAbstract
Human communication predominantly utilizes egressive pulmonic airflow, yet there are phonatory mechanisms independent of the lungs, known as clicks or non-pulmonic sounds. This literature review addresses the biomechanical production of these sounds, their occurrence in specific languages, their use in artistic expressions such as beatboxing, and intraoral pressure measurement technologies. Through a descriptive bibliographic review in scientific databases, it is shown that clicks result from a velaric pressure mechanism that dissociates articulation from breathing. It is concluded that studying these sounds enhances vocal tract proprioception, assisting in resonance adjustment and vocal economy. For speech-language pathology, this approach is fundamental, as it expands the understanding of stomatognathic plasticity and provides new foundations for vocal enhancement and speech rehabilitation strategies.
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