Foundations of Voice Studies provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the multifaceted role that voice quality plays in human existence. • Offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective on all facets of voice perception, illustrating why listeners hear what they do and how they reach conclusions based on voice quality • Integrates voice literature from a multitude of sources and disciplines • Explores the choice of various voices in advertising and broadcasting, and voice perception in singing voices and forensic applications • Provides a straightforward and thorough overview of vocal physiology and control