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Speech Motor
Rhythmic structure helps with coordination of the articulatory muscles
Rhythm organizes breathing patterns and cues the motor function
Music can help with: Speech Production
Singing and playing wind instruments provides proper oral movement and breath control functions
Word production rate is slower in singing than in spoken language
Rhythm in singing acts as a timekeeper for motor control and execution
Rhythmic and melodic speech inflections are more pronounced in singing
Rhythmic stimulation stabilizes fluency of speaking and optimizes coordination of breath
Singing is used to bring attention to and the functional use of lips, tongue, jaw, and teeth
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