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Association Between Facial Length and Width and Fundamental Frequency
Anthony T Macari1, Ingrid A Karam1, Georges Ziade2
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Division, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|January 8, 2017
Summary
Facial dimensions, including width and length, show significant correlations with vocal pitch (fundamental frequency and habitual frequency). These findings suggest a link between facial structure and voice characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Acoustics
- Speech Science
Background:
- Vocal characteristics are influenced by various physiological factors.
- Facial morphology, including dimensions like width and length, may play a role in voice production.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between facial width and length and vocal parameters such as fundamental frequency (F0) and habitual frequency.
- To explore potential correlations in different age and gender groups.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cross-sectional study involving 50 subjects (35 female, 15 male).
- Cephalometric measurements assessed facial height (N-Me), maxilla width (J-J), mandible width (AG-AG), and face width (Zyg-Zyg).
- Acoustic analysis using Visi-Pitch IV measured fundamental frequency and habitual frequency.
Main Results:
- A moderate negative correlation was observed between facial widths (Zyg-Zyg, J-J, AG-AG) and F0/habitual pitch in the total group.
- Facial length (N-Me) correlated with habitual pitch.
- Specific correlations varied between males and females, and between prepubertal and postpubertal groups, with some significant moderate negative correlations noted.
Conclusions:
- Facial length is significantly associated with habitual frequency.
- Facial width is significantly associated with both F0 and habitual pitch.
- Further research with larger adult cohorts is recommended to confirm these findings.
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