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    Many societies (human and otherwise) recognise certain rages of vocal communication as being typically 'masculine' or 'feminine'. Consequently, a given individual's own vocal range can trigger a feeling of [[gender dysphoria]] in that individual and they may try to alter their vocal range, or 'voice', as a result.
    Many societies (human and otherwise) recognise certain ranges of vocal communication as being typically 'masculine' or 'feminine'. Consequently, a given individual's own vocal range can trigger a feeling of [[gender dysphoria]] in that individual and they may try to alter their vocal range, or 'voice', as a result.


    There are several factors which contribute to how a voice is interpreted with regards to gender, and these factors vary between societies. The most commonly recognised of these factors is pitch, which can undergo a dramatic transformation during ones lifetime due to the physical changes associated with puberty or endocrine therapy, for instance. Several studies have identified a gender-ambiguous average pitch at 155-187Hz, a feminine average pitch at 220Hz, and a masculine average pitch at 120Hz (Adler et al 2006, Andrews 1999, Gelfer et al 2000, Spencer 1998, Wolfe et al 1990).
    There are several factors which contribute to how a voice is interpreted with regards to gender, and these factors vary between societies. The most commonly recognised of these factors is pitch, which can undergo a dramatic transformation during ones lifetime due to the physical changes associated with puberty or endocrine therapy, for instance. Several studies have identified a gender-ambiguous average pitch at 155-187Hz, a feminine average pitch at 220Hz, and a masculine average pitch at 120Hz.<ref>Adler et al 2006</ref><ref>Andrews 1999</ref><ref>Gelfer et al 2000</ref><ref>Spencer 1998</ref><ref>Wolfe et al 1990</ref>
     
    Some transgender and nonbinary people may undergo [[voice therapy]] and [[voice modification surgery]] as part of their [[transition]].


    ==References==
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    *[http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/ Download spectral analysis software from Pratt]
    *[http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/ Download spectral analysis software from Pratt]
    *[http://practicalandrogyny.com/2011/10/31/vocal-androgyny-in-speech-and-singing/ 'Vocal androgyny in speech and singing' article at Practical Androgyny]
    *[http://practicalandrogyny.com/2011/10/31/vocal-androgyny-in-speech-and-singing/ 'Vocal androgyny in speech and singing' article at Practical Androgyny]
    *{{cite web|url=https://usercontent.flodesk.com/3bad60a3-af71-4376-9c2a-d4f975f6893a/upload/f106a95d-dc03-4076-a1e4-573946ccb1df.pdf |last=Gress |first=Nicole |publisher=Undead Voice Lab |date=2023 |title=Trans Voice 101 Guide}}


    ==Further reading==
    ==Further reading==

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    Many societies (human and otherwise) recognise certain ranges of vocal communication as being typically 'masculine' or 'feminine'. Consequently, a given individual's own vocal range can trigger a feeling of gender dysphoria in that individual and they may try to alter their vocal range, or 'voice', as a result.

    There are several factors which contribute to how a voice is interpreted with regards to gender, and these factors vary between societies. The most commonly recognised of these factors is pitch, which can undergo a dramatic transformation during ones lifetime due to the physical changes associated with puberty or endocrine therapy, for instance. Several studies have identified a gender-ambiguous average pitch at 155-187Hz, a feminine average pitch at 220Hz, and a masculine average pitch at 120Hz.[1][2][3][4][5]

    Some transgender and nonbinary people may undergo voice therapy and voice modification surgery as part of their transition.

    References[edit | edit source]

    1. Adler et al 2006
    2. Andrews 1999
    3. Gelfer et al 2000
    4. Spencer 1998
    5. Wolfe et al 1990

    External links[edit | edit source]

    • Download spectral analysis software from Pratt
    • 'Vocal androgyny in speech and singing' article at Practical Androgyny
    • Gress, Nicole (2023). "Trans Voice 101 Guide" (PDF). Undead Voice Lab.

    Further reading[edit | edit source]