The Pitch of the Sound Produced by the Vocal Folds

question 107

Multiple Choice

The pitch of the sound produced by the vocal folds is controlled by the

• A) frequency of the vibrations.
• B) amplitude of the vibrations.
• C) thickness of the thyroid cartilage.
• D) size of the glottis.
• E) force of air moving past them.

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