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How do a man's voice and a woman's voice typically differ?
How do a man's voice and a woman's voice typically differ?
- Cadence and rhythm
- Volume and intonation
- Accent and pronunciation
- Pitch and resonance (correct)
What is the primary factor that distinguishes a man's voice from a woman's voice?
What is the primary factor that distinguishes a man's voice from a woman's voice?
- Articulation speed
- Vocal cord length (correct)
- Lung capacity
- Tongue flexibility
What aspects of speech production contribute to the contrast between a man's and woman's voice?
What aspects of speech production contribute to the contrast between a man's and woman's voice?
- Tone and timbre
- Resonance and articulation (correct)
- Pace and emphasis
- Breath control and rhythm
In what ways do hormones affect the differences in male and female voices?
In what ways do hormones affect the differences in male and female voices?
Flashcards
Man's vs. Woman's voice difference
Man's vs. Woman's voice difference
Men's voices are typically lower in pitch and have a different resonance compared to women's voices.
Key factor for voice difference
Key factor for voice difference
The primary difference between male and female voices arises from the length of the vocal cords.
Speech production aspects
Speech production aspects
Resonance and articulation play a role in how male and female voices sound distinct.
Hormones and voice difference
Hormones and voice difference
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Study Notes
Voice Differences between Men and Women
- A man's voice and a woman's voice typically differ in terms of pitch, with men's voices generally being lower and more resonant than women's voices.
Primary Factor
- The primary factor that distinguishes a man's voice from a woman's voice is the size and shape of the vocal folds, also known as vocal cords.
Speech Production
- The contrast between a man's and woman's voice is contributed to by several aspects of speech production, including:
- Vocal fold length and thickness, which affects the pitch of the voice
- Vocal tract size and shape, which influences the resonance of the voice
- Laryngeal prominence, which affects the vocal fold vibration
Hormonal Influence
- Hormones, particularly testosterone and estrogen, play a significant role in shaping the differences in male and female voices:
- Testosterone stimulates the growth and development of the vocal folds, leading to deeper voices in men
- Estrogen, on the other hand, inhibits the growth of the vocal folds, resulting in higher-pitched voices in women
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