The Bases of SpeechHarper & Brothers, 1946 - 610 pages |
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... voice that others enjoy hearing - a voice from which at least they do not shrink . The effect of poor voice may easily be seen in many a classroom , where the children are constantly assailed by the sharp , strident , nervous voice of ...
... voice that others enjoy hearing - a voice from which at least they do not shrink . The effect of poor voice may easily be seen in many a classroom , where the children are constantly assailed by the sharp , strident , nervous voice of ...
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... voices , with the same general lack of flexibility and good effect . For every voice there is a general pitch level at which that voice will be found to be the most effective . This level will vary for different individuals , and each ...
... voices , with the same general lack of flexibility and good effect . For every voice there is a general pitch level at which that voice will be found to be the most effective . This level will vary for different individuals , and each ...
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... voice there is a general pitch range , or level , at which that voice will be found to be most effective . This level , it was further noted , varies for different individuals , and each person makes considerable variation from his own ...
... voice there is a general pitch range , or level , at which that voice will be found to be most effective . This level , it was further noted , varies for different individuals , and each person makes considerable variation from his own ...
Contents
The Social Basis of Speech I | 1 |
The Psychological Basis of Speech | 340 |
The Genetic Basis of Speech | 419 |
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