CMN 122 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sound, Fundamental Frequency, Puffy Amiyumi
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What are the vocal qualities related to seduction, affection, and babytalk: what makes a voice effective in a seductive or affectionate situation. Length of pauses: high or low volume, rate (quick or slow) Lower male voices are connected to muscular, tall attractive bodies: vocal stereotypes revolving around people"s personality may be more difficult to disprove, what is beautiful is good . If it looks good, & sounds good, it must be good: exhibitionist voice. Voice of a man trying to snag the interest of the target of seduction by appearing confident & vital: seduction process. Both males & females were rated as affectionate when their voices varied (not monotonous: babytalk. People vary their pitch a lot when baby talking. People tend to repeat their words: common use of idioms, nicknames, & words that have been invented (ex: honey, sugarpea) In a research study, 3/4 of participants stated they used babytalk to show emotional connection or attachment to others.
