PICTH
Pitch, the highness and lowness of voice uses this unit of measurement
What is Hertz (Hz)?
Most likely due to social learning in communication, intonation is not considered to be linked to this determinant.
What is biology?
Often called the “vocal power source”, these two structures are critical for voice and speech
What are the lungs & diaphragm?
Contained in many sodas and teas, this category of drinks is not hydrating for the voice
What is caffeine?
When stretched, this structure produces a higher pitch, when shortened it produces a lower pitch.
What is vocal folds (cords)?
Often described as “light and airy” this resonance quality is perceived as feminine.
What is forward focus resonance?
This change can be used to modify articulation
What is precision? / What is being more precise?
Alcohol consumption can cause drying of the mucosal lining and this other concern that can be harmful to the vocal folds?
What is acid reflux?
Different from physiological pitch, this term to describes the learned speaking pitch.
What is habitual pitch?
Intonation is the varying of this quality of the voice.
What is pitch?
The common expression “ahh its just semantics!” refers to this component of language
What is the meaning of language/vocabulary?
A common strategy used to get someone’s attention but is harsh on your vocal folds
What is throat clearing?
Research shows this pitch range is consistently perceived as a female speaking voice.
What is 165-255 Hz?
These 4 elements make up the WJSF acronym that describe the standard American English intonation pattern
What is walk, jump, step, fall?
In addition to the tongue, hard palate, and soft palate (velum) these other 3 articulators are necessary for articulation of speech sounds.
What are lips, teeth & alveolar ridge?
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Who is Amy Schneider? – transgender woman
Frequency of the vocal fold vibration is dependent on these 3 factors.
What is length, thickness, & tension?
This quality of resonance describes more air coming through the nose during speech and can be one aspect of modifying resonance.
What is hypernasal nasality?
Described as the “social communication” part of language, pragmatics involves these other elements (name one)
What is non-verbal communication (face/body expression), speech rate, controlled vocal intensity? (any/all acceptable)
Brittney Spears, the Kardashians, and Zooey Deschanel all are known for producing this vocal quality that is characterized by poor breath support.
What is vocal fry?