ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP2-0002 · ATLAS 251

Creaky voice

A voice quality produced by irregular, low-sounding vibration of the vocal folds.

Explanation

A voice quality produced by irregular, low-sounding vibration of the vocal folds. Makes audible how embodied voice production can carry social stance, conversational role or language-specific contrast.

Example

Creaky phonation can make the same wording sound restrained or marked.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Phonation; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes audible how embodied voice production can carry social stance, conversational role or language-specific contrast.

Resonance

Makes audible how embodied voice production can carry social stance, conversational role or language-specific contrast.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Creaky voice“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP2-0002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP2-0002

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