Vocal fold oscillation frequency is predictable without invoking aerodynamic forces

Evidence

In 2003, Heather E. Gunter at Harvard University showed in her PhD thesis that the resonant oscillation frequency of the vocal folds is correctly predicted without invoking aerodynamic forces. — Eric J. Heller, Why You Hear What You Hear- An…, 1735

Categorization

• DEFINE: Clarifies that vocal fold pitch (the fundamental) is a resonant phenomenon, not primarily driven by airflow pressure in the standard myoelastic-aerodynamic model.
• XREF: Connects to your other acoustics reading about source-filter theory and how the larynx produces the glottal source. — connects to: Lip and vocal fold vibration is driven by Bernoulli pressure reduction from airflow — David M. Howard, Jamie Angus, Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, 1240; Lip oscillation sustains continuously while airflow and adduction persist — David M. Howard, Jamie Angus, Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, 1242