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Why do we have different voices?
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Expert Answer
Voice characteristics (pitch, timbre, resonance) are determined by: vocal cord length and thickness (longer = deeper), laryngeal anatomy, resonating cavities (throat, mouth, nose), learned speech patterns, and habits. Vocal cords vibrate at ~80-250 Hz for adults (lower for males).
Key Insight
Voice characteristics (pitch, timbre, resonance) are determined by: vocal cord length and thickness (longer = deeper), laryngeal anatomy, resonating cavities (throat, mouth, nose), learned speech patterns, and habits.
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