Vocal sounds

are produced by the vibration of the vocal cords in the larynx, which creates different pitches and tones that are manipulated by the mouth, tongue, and lips to create speech, singing, and other vocalizations. The sound waves generated by vocal cords are then shaped by the resonant cavities of the throat, mouth, and nasal passages to produce the unique sounds of human speech. This process is controlled by the brain, which sends signals to the muscles involved in vocalization to produce specific sounds. Overall, vocal sounds are a complex interplay of physical, physiological, and neurological factors.