This study investigated the effects of variations of vocal pitch and loudness upon rate and periodicity of rapid syllable repetition. 40 young adult women, who altered vocal pitch and loudness levels according to specified treatment conditions, served as Ss. Pitch and pitch-loudness interaction significantly altered rates of syllable repetition. Ss produced highest rates at comfortable pitch and loudness levels. Periodicity was not affected by changes in the vocal variables.
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