[Video-endoscopic findings in playing various wind instruments].

The function of the larynx and tongue of 15 subjects playing different wind instruments was examined. Whichever instrument was played, no variations of the vocal cord positions were found. A sustained note produced by the singing voice, or by playing an instrument, or by singing synchronously was observed by stroposcopy. Laryngeal functions did not change between these three types of use of the larynx. Vibrato was indirectly produced by the vocal cords. Laryngeal disorders influence the playing of wind instruments and the use of the singing voice.