Question

Sopranos can sing notes at very high frequencies—over 1000 Hz. When they sing such high notes, it can be difficult to understand the words they are singing. Use the concepts of harmonics and formants to explain this.

Answer 1

Answer: High frequency= High harmonics= Different formants

Explanation:

We are given that sopranos can sing notes at very high frequencies.

Now, when they sing high notes it is difficult to understand their words.

According to the  concept of harmonics, it is the integer multiple of the fundamental frequency. And formants are the different frequencies which in turn give us different vocalizations.

Now, the frequency is over 1000 Hz this implies that the harmonics will be greater and in turn formants will be different. So, this is the reason it is difficult to understand the words of sopranos when they are singing at very high frequencies.