Question

We can recognise a person by hearing his voice even if we cannot see him. This happens because of the ______.

Options

• pitch of his voice

• quality of his voice

• loudness of his voice

• none of the above

Answer 1

We can recognise a person by hearing his voice even if we cannot see him. This happens because of the quality of his voice.

Explaiantion:

Quality (or timbre) is the characteristic that distinguishes two sounds of the same pitch and loudness. Every individual’s vocal cords produce a unique combination of overtones, creating a distinct wave form. The brain recognises this specific pattern, allowing us to identify a person.