Influence of spectral cues on the perception of pitch height
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This study aims to provide direct perceptual evidence of whether listeners integrate spectral cues in pitch-range perception. A force-choice pitch classification experiment with four spectral conditions was conducted to investigate whether spectral cues manipulation can affect pitch-height perception. The results show that the pitch classification function is significantly shifted under different spectral conditions. Listeners generally hear a higher pitch when the spectrum has higher high-frequency energy (i.e. tenser phonation). This study strongly supports the hypothesis that voice quality cues and F0 interact in pitch perception.
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