240. _How may low tones be acquired?_
By continued practice in a lower key than the natural.
241. _How may a high key be acquired?_
In the same manner as a low key; by pitching the voice first
a little higher than the natural, and mastering that
thoroughly, then still higher and higher.
242. _What is meant by Rotundity of the voice?_
That peculiar form of tone which the Romans called "Ore rotundo,"
which signifies "Round mouth."
243. _In what kind of sentences is the Rotundity of the voice
exemplified?_
In the hailing of vessels, and is used especially by sailors and
officers.
244. _Which is the most difficult: to raise the voice to a higher
pitch, or to bring it to a lower?_
The lowering of the voice is more difficult, and requires great
care and practice.
245. _What is a common fault with most public speakers?_
To run the voice into too high a key, and thus weary the hearers.
246. _What is a good rule by which to govern the voice?_
To start on a key lower than the natural, and thus avoid running
too high.
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