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Default High/Low/Sharp/Soft voice!

Hi all,

Could you explain what is the meaning of the following

1- High voice
2- Low voice
3- Sharp voice
4- Soft voice

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hi all,

could you explain what is the meaning of the following

1- high voice high-pitched, like a soprano
2- low voice low pitched, like a baritone. (Also used sometimes for s soft voice).
3- sharp voice clipped, staccato, abrupt. Not very soothing to listen to.
4- soft voice quiet voice. Hard to hear. (Opposite of loud voice)

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A "sharp voice" can mean the speaker's tone of voice is expressing anger, frustration, or impatience.
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