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The architecture of voice - Tecumseh Fitch

25 min Ā· 4. maj 2026
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šŸ—£ļø From speaking and singing to a sudden shout, the human voice is a powerful carrier of words, emotions, and identity. But have you ever wondered what biological architecture makes all of this possible? šŸŽ¤ Professor Tecumseh Fitch of the University of Vienna is ready to help us understand the "architecture of sound," uncovering the secrets of the vocal apparatus across different species. šŸ”Š Listen to the episode to understand how our vocal tract shapes sound production, and how studying these structures unlocks mysteries about the origins of speech, music, and language. Because the World has always spoken, we just need to listen. šŸŽ§ Listen on Spotify, Spreaker and Apple Podcasts #acousticworld #bioacoustics #podcast #vocalapparatus #tecumsehfitch #animallanguage

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