Publications by authors named "Jemima Agnew"
J Acoust Soc Am
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Research highlights the widespread existence of sound symbolism in language, particularly how pitch relates to size and gender under the Frequency Code, which suggests high pitch denotes smallness and femininity, while low pitch implies largeness and masculinity.
- - Experiments reveal that while these pitch associations are common among English speakers, the strength of these associations significantly varies based on social factors, with male voices and older male listeners showing stronger connections to the Frequency Code ideals.
- - The findings indicate that individual experiences and societal beliefs heavily influence iconic associations, suggesting that gender stereotypes play a larger role in pitch perception than body size associations do.
