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What makes a white person's voice and a black person's voice sound different? Usually you can tell if a person is white or black by the sound of their voice, though there are exceptions.
S_Happens said:It's probably a safe bet that the melanin content doesn't apply to the vocal cords. Although I think it's a poor question, I will say that you are more likely making the determination from the way a person is talking, ie dialect, inflection rather than some physiological difference. This can stem from cultural, regional, first learned language differences and more.
TVP45 said:Since I believe I can tell the difference between a Ghanaian and a Liberian accent, I think the OP somehow misidentified the cause.
The OP just said "different". If he wants to be more specific, I could address that.Moridin said:Are we talking about accent or pitch of voice?
SpaceGuy50 said:Yeah. I'm talking about the pitch of voice, not accent.
Africans, African-Americans and Europeans have similar ranges in pitch, so pitch is not dependent on the race. James Earl Jones has a wonderfully deep voice, and I have a similarly deep voice.SpaceGuy50 said:Yeah. I'm talking about the pitch of voice, not accent.
And you have some proof other than Aaron Neville and Bowzer?SpaceGuy50 said:White people typically have higher voices while black people have deeper voices. Of course there are exceptions.
That's nonsense. Motown singers like Smokie Robinson, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye (perhaps my favorite), Al Green, . . . . all had high voices. The various Isley Brothers represented different predominant registers and vocal ranges.SpaceGuy50 said:White people typically have higher voices while black people have deeper voices.
SpaceGuy50 said:What makes a white person's voice and a black person's voice sound different? Usually you can tell if a person is white or black by the sound of their voice, though there are exceptions.
The main difference between white people and black people's voices is in the tone and pitch. White people typically have higher pitched voices, while black people have lower pitched voices. This is due to physiological differences in the size and shape of the vocal cords.
Some people may perceive black people's voices as distinctive or unique due to cultural stereotypes and biases. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that black people have a distinct or unique voice compared to other racial groups.
Yes, there are some physiological differences in the vocal cords of white and black people. Research has shown that black people tend to have longer and thicker vocal cords, which can contribute to their lower pitched voices.
No, a person's race does not determine the sound of their voice. While there may be some physiological differences in vocal cords between racial groups, a person's voice is primarily influenced by factors such as genetics, environment, and individual vocal habits.
Imitating or mimicking any person's voice, regardless of their race, can be considered offensive and disrespectful. It is important to understand and respect cultural differences and to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes through imitation or mimicry.