Foundations of Voice Studies (Electronic book text)

"Foundations of Voice Studies" provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the multifaceted role that voice quality plays in human existence.Offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective on all facets of voice perception, illustrating why listeners hear what they do and how they reach conclusions based on voice qualityIntegrates voice literature from a multitude of sources and disciplinesSupplemented with practical and approachable examples, including a companion website with sound files at www.wiley.com/go/voicestudies Explores the choice of various voices in advertising and broadcasting, and voice perception in singing voices and forensic applicationsProvides a straightforward and thorough overview of vocal physiology and control