Pitch

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The high or low frequency of a sound. In voice, the ability to sing notes accurately.

Vocal Range: The range of pitches a person can sing or speak comfortably.
Breath Support: The use of proper breathing techniques to maintain control and project the voice effectively.
Vocal Tone: The quality of sound produced by the voice.
Diction: The clarity and enunciation of words in speech or song.
Vocal Projection: The ability to produce a loud and clear voice that can be heard in a large space or over a crowd.
Vibrato: A variation in pitch that creates a wavering or trembling effect in the voice.
Pitch Accuracy: The ability to produce accurate pitches in music or speech.
Resonance: The amplification and quality of sound produced by the vocal tract.
Vocal Registers: The different ranges or parts of the voice, including chest, head, and falsetto.
Vocal Health: The techniques and practices used to maintain the health and well-being of the vocal cords and surrounding muscles.
Intonation: The accuracy or consistency of pitch within a particular melody or musical phrase.
Articulation: The clarity and precision of speech or singing, including the use of consonants and vowels.
Vocal Warmups: The exercises and techniques used to warm up and prepare the voice for singing or speaking.
Microtonal Pitch: The use of small variations in pitch that create a more expressive and nuanced vocal performance.
Harmony: The combination of different pitches to create a pleasing and well-structured musical or vocal arrangement.
Vibrancy: The energy and personality an individual brings to their vocal performance.
Rhythm: The timing and pacing of speech or music, including the use of tempo and beat.
Vocal Style: The individual approach and personality a performer brings to their singing or speaking.
Timbre: The unique quality or color of an individual's voice that distinguishes it from others.
Repertoire: The range of songs, speeches, or other vocal performances a person is able to perform.
High Pitch: A high-pitched voice is shrill, loud and has a noticeable vibrato. This voice type is associated with excitement, agitation, and anxiety.
Low Pitch: A low-pitched voice is deep, relaxed, and resonant. This voice type is associated with authority, calmness, and seriousness.
Falsetto: Falsetto is a high, artificially produced voice generated by a male. It is a vocal technique that involves singing notes within a higher pitch range by using vocal folds which are partially detached.
Breathiness: A breathy voice is produced when there is a lack of tension on the vocal folds, and the air escaping resulting in spontaneous airiness. It expresses a sense of vulnerability or exhaustion.
Modal: Modal voice refers to a natural speaking or singing voice that is not strained, overly breathy, or falsetto. It is the most commonly used pitch for daily communication.
Creaky: Creaky voice or vocal fry is mainly used by singers for stylistic purposes. It is characterized by a gravelly and low pitch.
Vibrato: Vibrato is a rapid variation of pitch where a singer goes back and forth in between two different notes. It is commonly used in classical music to add drama and emphasis.
Monotone: Monotone is the consistent pitch that is constant throughout a speech or song. It is often regarded as being dull or boring.
Glottal: Glottal pitch refers to a sound produced by the closing of the vocal folds.
Staccato: Staccato pitch is used when a singer sings consecutive short notes in a quick, sharp way.
Legato: Legato pitch is used when a singer combines consecutive notes in a smooth and continuous manner.
"Pitch is a perceptual property of sounds that allows their ordering on a frequency-related scale."
"Pitch is the quality that makes it possible to judge sounds as 'higher' and 'lower' in the sense associated with musical melodies."
"Pitch is a major auditory attribute of musical tones, along with duration, loudness, and timbre."
"Pitch may be quantified as a frequency, but pitch is not a purely objective physical property; it is a subjective psychoacoustical attribute of sound."
"The study of pitch and pitch perception has been a central problem in psychoacoustics."
"The study of pitch and pitch perception has been instrumental in forming and testing theories of sound representation, processing, and perception in the auditory system."
"Pitch is a major auditory attribute of musical tones, along with duration, loudness, and timbre."
"Pitch may be quantified as a frequency."
"Pitch is not a purely objective physical property; it is a subjective psychoacoustical attribute of sound."
"Pitch is the quality that makes it possible to judge sounds as 'higher' and 'lower'."
"Pitch is the quality that makes it possible to judge sounds as 'higher' and 'lower' in the sense associated with musical melodies."
"The study of pitch and pitch perception has been a central problem in psychoacoustics."
"The study of pitch and pitch perception has been instrumental in forming and testing theories of sound representation, processing, and perception in the auditory system."
"Pitch is a major auditory attribute of musical tones, along with duration, loudness, and timbre."
"Pitch may be quantified as a frequency, but pitch is not a purely objective physical property."
"Pitch is a perceptual property of sounds."
"Pitch is a subjective psychoacoustical attribute of sound."
"The study of pitch and pitch perception has been instrumental in forming and testing theories of sound representation, processing, and perception in the auditory system."
"Pitch is a major auditory attribute of musical tones, along with duration, loudness, and timbre."
"Pitch is the quality that makes it possible to judge sounds as 'higher' and 'lower' in the sense associated with musical melodies."