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Vocal Fry and Creaky Phonation

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What is vocal fry characterized by?

A high-pitched and clear vocal quality

A rapid opening and closing of vocal folds

A complete absence of vocal cord vibration

A lengthened closure of vocal folds compared to opening (correct)

What social impact does vocal fry have?

It is perceived as a statement of personal identity in female speakers. (correct)

It is associatied to celebritie and low intelligence.

It is often ignored in male speech but negatively judged in female speech.

What do linguists refer to vocal fry as?

Low pitch phonation

Sonorous speech

Creaky phonation (correct)

Vocal modulation

How are male and female use of vocal fry perceived differently?

Women receive more criticism despite similar use Signup and view all the answers

In the video about vocal fry, what did participants show regarding their ability to identify it?

They were skilled at recognizing it across genders. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding creaky phonation is true?

Creaky phonation is produced when the vocal folds stay closer for longer than usual. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant finding from the study on vocal fry?

People distinctly evaluate vocal fry in men and women differently Signup and view all the answers

How is vocal fry or creaky phonation explained in linguistics in speech?

The opening time between vocal folds in longer than the closing time. Signup and view all the answers

What voice quality does creaky phonation or vocal fry produce?

low pitched and raspy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocal Fry

Vocal fry is a low, scratchy voice quality.
It is characterized by a prolonged closure of the vocal folds.
Vocal fry was noticed in 2015.
It's more often heard in women's voices and is sometimes viewed negatively.
Linguists call this vocal quality "creaky phonation".

Creaky Phonation

Creaky phonation, or vocal fry, changes the normal opening and closing of the vocal folds.
The folds are closed for longer than open, creating the low, raspy sound.
It's potentially a part of normal language change in younger generations.
Both men and women can have vocal fry.

Vocal Fry and Perception

People are skilled at identifying vocal fry, regardless of the speaker's gender.
However, women using vocal fry are often judged more negatively than men.
This suggests a potential bias in how the public perceives vocal fry in different genders.

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Explore the intriguing characteristics of vocal fry, a unique voice quality that has gained attention in recent years. Discover how it affects speech perception, particularly among different genders, and understand its significance in language evolution. This quiz delves into the science behind creaky phonation and societal attitudes towards it.