Formant frequencies Flashcards
1
Q
Do consonants and vowels have formant frequencies?
A
Yes
2
Q
What are formant frequencies?
A
The frequencies at which local energy peaks are allowed to pass through the supralaryngeal vocal tract.
3
Q
What are formant frequencies determined by?
A
Length and shape of supralaryngeal vocal tract.
4
Q
Small vocal tract = …
A
Higher formant frequencies
5
Q
What does F1 tell you about?
A
Open/closed dimension. Low F1 means the mouth is more closed.
6
Q
What does F2 tell you about?
A
Anterior/posterior dimension. High F2 = smaller front cavity. e.g /i/ - front cavity in front of palatal constriction is SMALL so high F2.
7
Q
What is a neutral vowel?
A
Vocal tract is open. No major constrictions so formant frequencies have an equal space between them.
