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Which language shows length contrasts for both vowels and consonants?
What is the auditory property that allows listeners to place sound on a scale going from low to high?
What is the term used for long consonants in Japanese?
What is the term used for the relative pitch of a speaker's voice in the production of a word?
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Which group of people often have a higher pitch due to having a smaller larynx?
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What is achieved by raising and lowering the pitch of one's voice?
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In which language can pitch affect the meaning of a word and a whole sentence?
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What is the term used for the number of times the vocal folds open and close during 1 second?
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What is the term used for the variations in pitch depending on how quickly the vocal folds vibrate?
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Which language frequently makes distinctions based on tone?
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