Speech production the larynx that then is modified by the vocal tract into different vowels and consonants. However speech production can occur without the use of the lungs and glottis in alaryngeal speech by using the upper parts of the vocal tract. An example of such alaryngeal speech is Donald Duck talk. The vocal production of speech may be associated with the production of hand gestures that act to enhance the comprehensibility of what is being said. The development of speech production throughout an individual's life starts from an infant's first babble and is transformed into fully developed speech by the age
Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Vocal Group or Chorus the Republic", performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Other nominees: Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Vocal Group or Chorus The Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Vocal Group or Chorus was awarded from 1959 to 1960. In 1961 the award was split into two awards for Best Performance by a Vocal Group and Best Performance by a Chorus. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year. 1st Annual Grammy Awards winner: Keely Smith and Louis Prima for "That Old Black Magic" Other nominees: 2nd Annual Grammy Awards