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HIGH-PITCHED [1 record]

Record 1 2023-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
CONT

During a series of tests, dogs were spoken to in a high-pitched voice and again in a normal adult voice.

PHR

high-pitched noise, high-pitched voice

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
CONT

Certains parents s'adressent à leur enfant avec une voix aiguë en exagérant la prononciation des mots.

PHR

son aigu, voix aiguë

Spanish

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