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If someone calls your name from the other room, you instantly know if it is your best friend or your teacher.
Your ears can tell adult voices and children's voices apart in just a split second!

Why Voices Sound Different

Inside your throat, you have tiny stretchy bands called vocal cords that vibrate to make sound.
Children have small vocal cords that make light and bright sounds, while adults have bigger vocal cords that make deep and full sounds.
What clues should our ears look for when listening to a singer?

The Voice Detective Clues

Listen for vocal weight, which is how heavy or light a voice feels.
A child's singing voice sounds airy and crisp, like a clear silver whistle.
An adult woman and a child might sing the exact same high note, but the adult voice sounds rich and powerful.
Now let's put your detective ears to the test with two mystery singers!