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Abstract Title | Heritable Aspects Of Voice: A Pilot Study |
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Abstract | Objectives: Genetic inheritance in voice is a relatively new exploration. From the few studies that exist, we see there are both genetic and environmental influences on voice production. This preliminary study, which will be developed over time, aims to uncover more detail in the genetic realm and involves a well-known singer and singing teacher who was adopted at birth. She never knew the identity of her biological father until much later in life, when she discovered he was not only a singer, but the “King of Bluegrass.” This unique circumstance provides us with the opportunity to explore the heritable aspects of voice as our subjects were never together, hence avoiding any environmental influences. Through analyses of both speech and singing examples from our two subjects, we will discuss findings regarding average fundamental frequency, pitch variability (FO SD), articulatory rate, and formant similarities/dissimilarities. We will also explore the modulation of FO in order to account for male/female differences and have a panel of expert listeners assess the similarities of the sound examples. |
First Name | Edrie |
Last Name | Means Weekly |
Author #2 First Name | Brian |
Author #2 Last Name | Gill |
Author #3 First Name | Ingo |
Author #3 Last Name | Titze |