We've all heard someone talk to a dog or cat (maybe even a horse, guinea pig or bunny) in a higher-pitched voice before, whether it was intentional or not. You know: they might yell "Come here, boy" ...

Voice is one of the most distinct characteristics that differentiate individuals. It’s not just a medium of communication but also a reflection of one’s identity and sometimes, even health. When we ...

To portray the high-pitched Galinda in the film adaptation of “Wicked,” Ariana Grande put in “a lot of vocal work.” But just what kind of effort is needed to make one’s voice higher for a role? Before ...

There’s science behind the irresistible siren call. From the peacock’s majestic mating dance to the Trojan war, men will do some pretty silly things to impress a woman, but the lengths to which ...

Opera singers have to use the extreme limits of their voice range. Many pedagogical and scientific sources suggest that the highest pitches reached in classical singing can only be produced with a ...

"You speak too fast! Slow down!" If you’re someone who has ever been put under the stress of speaking in front of a group of people, you’ve probably heard this type of feedback. Alternatively, you ...