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The pitch of a sound depends on its frequency. Middle C on a piano is 261.626 Hz. The A below middle C is 220 Hz. The A above middle C, which is the frequency of a common tuning fork, is 440 Hz. The next higher A is 880 Hz.

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What is tightening the vocal cords?

Tightening of the vocal cords is also known as vocal cord dysfunction (VCD). This is a condition in which the muscles of the vocal cords tighten and this can make breathing difficult. It is caused by an autoimmune disorder.


Do plants make sounds?

No, plants do not make sounds in the way that animals do. They do not have vocal cords or the ability to produce sounds through vocalization. However, some plants do make sounds through physical processes such as rustling leaves or creaking branches in the wind.


Do plants make sounds and if so, how do they produce them?

Plants do not make sounds in the way animals do, as they do not have vocal cords or the ability to create vocalizations. However, some plants can produce sounds through physical movements, such as rustling leaves or creaking branches in the wind. These sounds are caused by the movement of the plant's structures, such as leaves or stems, and are not produced intentionally by the plant.


Why does my voice get deeper at night?

During the day, our vocal cords are more relaxed and hydrated, which can make our voices sound higher. At night, our vocal cords can become slightly swollen and dehydrated, causing our voices to sound deeper.


Can mute people grunt?

Yes, mute people can still make sounds like grunting because being mute only means they are unable to produce vocalizations that can be understood as speech. Grunting is a non-verbal vocalization that doesn't necessarily require the use of vocal cords to produce.

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Has a giraffe got vocal cords?

Yes, giraffes have vocal cords and can make sounds.


What causes the vocal cords to make sounds?

they vibrate..


What do animals use their vocal cords for?

Their sounds that they make like lions roar


How do the length and thickness of vocal chords affect the sounds you make?

The length and thickness of vocal cords significantly influence the pitch and quality of the sounds produced. Longer and thicker vocal cords typically generate lower-pitched sounds, as they vibrate more slowly. Conversely, shorter and thinner vocal cords produce higher-pitched sounds due to faster vibrations. Additionally, the tension and mass of the vocal cords can further modify the timbre and resonance of the voice.


The vocal cords which make the sounds that enable us to speak are contained within the?

Larynx


Which animal can make no noise with its vocal cords?

Rabbits or at least close. Rabbits have no vocal chords so they don't make sounds.


What structure vibrates in your throat when it vibrates to make sounds?

The vocal cords in your larynx (voice box) vibrate to produce sound when air passes through them. The vibration of these vocal cords causes changes in pitch and volume, creating different sounds that form speech.


How are animal's vocal cords different than ours?

Animal vocal cords are about the same as ours, but it is the shape of their tongue and mouths which make the different sounds come out. Some animals, such as the cat, has a second vocal cord used for purring.


What is tightening the vocal cords?

Tightening of the vocal cords is also known as vocal cord dysfunction (VCD). This is a condition in which the muscles of the vocal cords tighten and this can make breathing difficult. It is caused by an autoimmune disorder.


Do female frogs have vocal cords?

they don't sing like male frogs do if that's what you're asking


Do foxes have vocal cords?

Yes. Foxes do have vocal cords. how else would the bark or make noise?


Why do sea lions make a noise?

A Humpback whale make social sounds{noises} because the make sounds to look for a mate or challenges another Humpback whale.