[Lingtyp] Correlation between trills and pitch

[Cat Butz]

Dear Ian,

I have no idea from a phonological standpoint, but from a singing 
standpoint, it might be interesting to consider that the bilabial trill 
(to my knowledge) is the continuant with the highest degree of occlusion 
of the vocal tract, which is why it is the go-to continuant used for 
semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTEs) that don't use any external 
instruments like straws through which to sing. I don't know to what 
extent that applies to trills in general, though.

Hope that helps at least a bit. :) Let me know if you find out anything 
more concrete!

Warmest,
---
Cat Butz (she)
HHU Düsseldorf
General Linguistics


Am 02/03/2025 06:34, schrieb JOO Ian via Lingtyp:
> Dear typologists,
> 
> When I was practicing singing with my choir, I noticed that it's much
> harder to articulate trills (bilabials or alveolar, neither of which
> is in my native lect) when the pitch goes up.
> Is there any articulatory correlation between trill articulation and
> pitch, and if so, is it phonologically reflected in any lect? (For
> example, restricted distribution of high tones on syllables with
> trills?)
> 
> From Otaru,
> Ian
> 
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