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Frequency code: orofacial correlates of fundamental frequency.

H R Bauer1

  • 1Department of Communication, Ohio State University, Columbus.

Phonetica
|January 1, 1987
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The frequency code hypothesis suggests vocalizations and facial expressions are linked. This study found chimpanzee vocalizations and facial movements support this cross-species link.

Area of Science:

  • Primatology
  • Bioacoustics
  • Ethology

Background:

  • Human smiling involves lip retraction, correlating with higher vocal frequencies.
  • The frequency code hypothesis proposes a link between vocalizations and facial expressions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the frequency code hypothesis in chimpanzees under naturalistic conditions.
  • To examine the relationship between chimpanzee vocalizations and orofacial movements.

Main Methods:

  • Field recordings of spontaneous chimpanzee vocalizations.
  • Digital spectral, spectrographic, and cinegraphic analysis of vocalizations and orofacial movements.
  • Measurement of fundamental frequency (Fo), formant frequencies, and facial opening.

Main Results:

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  • A significant decrease in Fo was observed during transitions from submissive screams to aggressive barks.
  • Positive correlations were found between teeth and lip opening distances and sound duration, Fo, frequency rise, and tempo.
  • Trivariate regression supported a link between orofacial opening and Fo.

Conclusions:

  • Chimpanzee vocal and orofacial behaviors align with the frequency code hypothesis.
  • Facial expressions and vocalizations appear coordinated, potentially for appeasement signals.
  • Findings suggest the frequency code hypothesis has cross-species generality.