A formant is a resonant frequency band of the vocal tract — a peak in spectral energy produced when the vocal tract acts as an acoustic filter, amplifying harmonics at specific frequencies. Formants are determined by the shape and size of the vocal tract cavity and are the primary acoustic cue for distinguishing vowel sounds. Measured through spectral analysis (FFT, LPC) and expressed in Hertz. [formal: formantum | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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A formant is a resonant frequency band of the vocal tract — a peak in spectral energy produced when the vocal tract acts as an acoustic filter, amplifying harmonics at specific frequencies. Formants are determined by th…
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Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition properly carves formant as a resonant frequency band, explains the mechanism (vocal tract as acoustic filter), and connects to harmonics. The definition is on the made side and states persistence through acoustical analysis.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition properly carves formant as a resonant frequency band of the vocal tract, explains the mechanism (vocal tract as acoustic filter amplifying harmonics), and persistence through spectral analysis and phonetic transcription. Ends with correct trailer.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition properly describes formant as vocal tract resonant bands shaping vowel quality. Clear parameters and persistence mechanism. Well-carved.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Formant definition is well-carved: resonant band of vocal tract, spectral energy peaks, acoustic filter mechanism. Clear parameters and persistence.