Essays about: "vowel"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 essays containing the word vowel.

  1. 1. The effect of age and different speech tasks on the Acoustic Voice Quality Index

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Logopedi

    Author : Rosanna Rehn; [2023]
    Keywords : AVQI; acoustic voice quality index - acoustic evaluation - overall voice quality - multiparametric voice assessment - sustained vowel - continuous speech;

    Abstract : Background Previous research has emphasized the importance of objectivity in voice quality evaluation. Acoustic voice quality index (AVQI) is a multiparametric objective index, that quantifies overall voice quality. Over the past decade, international studies have demonstrated strong diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity of AVQI to voice disorders. READ MORE

  3. 2. Model-based synthesis of singing

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Xiaofeng Zeng; [2023]
    Keywords : Singing voice synthesis; Source-filter model; Anti-resonances; SuperCollider; Sång röstsyntes; Käll-filtersmodell; Anti-resonanser; SuperCollider;

    Abstract : The legacy KTH Music and Singing Synthesis Equipment (MUSSE) system, developed decades ago, is no longer compatible with contemporary computer systems. Nonetheless, the fundamental synthesis model at its core, known as the source-filter model, continues to be a valuable technology in the research field of voice synthesis. READ MORE

  4. 3. Swansong of the diphthong : Runic inscription orthography in 11th century Östergötland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Kate Palmér; [2022]
    Keywords : digraph; diphthong; monograph; monophthong; Old Norse; orthography runestones; runic inscriptions; Östergötland; diftong; digraf; fornnordiska; monoftong; monograf; ortografi; runinskrifter; runstenar; Östergötland;

    Abstract : The orthography of Östergötland’s 11th century runic inscriptions varies widely, in part due to the lack of spelling norms at the time. This thesis seeks to identify other causes for the observed variation, based on the frequency and distribution of aspects of inscription orthography. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gradually Changing Gender Attribution of Speech Recordings Using Interpolated Filters

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Mira Kjellin; [2022]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : When we listen to human speech, one of the first characteristics we assess is the gender of the speaker. For individuals who suffer from gender dysphoria, this may cause them to be negatively impacted by their voice not matching their gender identity. Therefore, some persons attempt to change their voices with a speech-language therapist. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lexical competition and predictive certainty in speech recognition: Modulations of pre-activation negativity amplitude by continuations, entropy and inhibition

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Språk och språkvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Fonetik

    Author : Anna Hjortdal; [2022]
    Keywords : Speech perception; spoken word recognition; lexical competition; ERPs; PrAN.; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : A growing body of evidence suggests that speech recognition is facilitated by rapid activation of possible lexical candidates and subsequent competition and selection. An event-related potential (ERP) component 136-204 ms after word onset, the pre-activation negativity (PrAN), correlates with lexical competition. READ MORE