The ability to vary the pitch of the voice results from varying
A) the force of air passing over the vocal folds.
B) the tension in the vocal folds.
C) the size of the laryngeal cartilages.
D) the shape of the cricoid cartilage.

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Varying the tension in the vocal folds is what allows us to change the pitch of our voice. As air passes over the vocal folds, they vibrate at different frequencies depending on their tension, resulting in different pitches. Choices A, C, and D are not directly related to the ability to vary the pitch of the voice.

The Ability to Vary the Pitch of the Voice Results