Comd 5070 Behrman Quiz 1-7 Study Guide Graded A+

The acoustic theory of vowel production relies on two assumptions {Ans: linearity and time invariance}A formant is most like which type of filter? {Ans: band pass}During the transition from a stop to a vowel {Ans: F1 rises}A low pass filter {Ans: blocks high frequencies}In the production of diphthongs, the vowel movement is generally {Ans: from low/mid to higher from tense to lax from long to short all of the above}The s/z ratio is {Ans: convenient and simple, but subject to variability in performance}