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What is vocal fry characterized by?
What is vocal fry characterized by?
What social impact does vocal fry have?
What social impact does vocal fry have?
What do linguists refer to vocal fry as?
What do linguists refer to vocal fry as?
How are male and female use of vocal fry perceived differently?
How are male and female use of vocal fry perceived differently?
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In the video about vocal fry, what did participants show regarding their ability to identify it?
In the video about vocal fry, what did participants show regarding their ability to identify it?
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Which of the following statements regarding creaky phonation is true?
Which of the following statements regarding creaky phonation is true?
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What was a significant finding from the study on vocal fry?
What was a significant finding from the study on vocal fry?
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How is vocal fry or creaky phonation explained in linguistics in speech?
How is vocal fry or creaky phonation explained in linguistics in speech?
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What voice quality does creaky phonation or vocal fry produce?
What voice quality does creaky phonation or vocal fry produce?
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Flashcards
Vocal Fry
Vocal Fry
A vocal technique where the vocal folds are closed longer than they are open, resulting in a low, raspy voice quality.
Creaky Phonation
Creaky Phonation
Another term for vocal fry, emphasizing the way vocal folds change to produce the sound.
Vocal Fold Closure
Vocal Fold Closure
The duration of how long the vocal folds are closed in the vocal fry process.
Vocal Fold Opening
Vocal Fold Opening
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Negative Perception of Vocal Fry
Negative Perception of Vocal Fry
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Language change
Language change
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Linguist
Linguist
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General Perception
General Perception
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Professional Context
Professional Context
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Individual Differences
Individual Differences
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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.
