Measures of timbre – spectral slope
Spectral slope: measures relative amounts of high (2-5 kHz)
and low (0.5-2 kHz) power.
Expected sensitivities:
Soft(-) ÛHarsh(+),
Modal(-) Û Breathy(+)
Voiced(-) Û Fricative(+)
Low subglottal pressure(-) Û High subglottal pressure(+)