DEVELOPING THE VOICE QUALITIES OF CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION INTERPRETERS AND CORRECTING FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS
DEVELOPING THE VOICE QUALITIES OF CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION INTERPRETERS AND CORRECTING FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS

Summary/Abstract: The professional duties of the interpreter for consecutive interpretation include, among several other aspects, vocal hygiene with all that it implies. The aim of this paper is to bring to attention the importance of stretching the voice in consecutive interpretation. The theoretical aspects are supported by examples of vocalized exercises for the development of interpreters' voice quality. Different types of exercises and methods of correcting functional defects are also detailed. These include exercises regarding the loss of intensity, precipitated speech and soft speech (prolongations). The importance of vocal re-education for maintaining and improving the oral qualities of an interpreter is also highlighted.

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