In This Figure Illustrating the Harmonic Spectrum of Sound Waves

question 35

Multiple Choice

In this figure illustrating the harmonic spectrum of sound waves emerging from the mouth, the individual peaks in the spectrum labeled as F₁, F₂, and F₃ refer to:

• A) consonant frequencies.
• B) formants.
• C) pitches.
• D) harmonics.

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