In a message dated 1/5/2002 3:08:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,
voiceslp@y... writes:
<< My study of acoustics is quite basic, but I've never
come across this concept before that the folds could
vibrate so as to produce a hybrid spectrum. I'm
certain that her beautiful timbre (I trust, as I
haven't checked out the posted file) is due to the
fortunate characteristics of her vocal tract. >>
the signal from the vocal folds, alone (according to bunch), is no better
than a brooklyn salute. so, it is effect of the resonator (vocal tract)
that makes the difference. in the analysis provided dre pointed out
additional 'noise' in otter's voice and seemed to indicate that the clarity
in karneus voice came from allowing less, not more, than otter does. if
karneus were to exhibit something unusual, attributable to an unusual larynx,
there would have to be evidence of something unusual in the spectral account
and/or the sound. in fact, in all the evidence provided, nothing unorthodox
is present. so, dre is pointing to her skill with the orthodox as being
evidence of unusual vocal folds where, the skill could just as easily be
attributable to great skill (assuming, for the sake of argument, that what
she does is exceptional).
additionally, concerning asymmetrical length in the vocal folds, as the
crico-thyroids affect a tilt on the thyroid cartilage, the shorter of the two
vocal folds would be stretched sooner causing the folds to produce two
different pitches, not a rainbow of spectral ecstasy.
mike
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