Which vocal characteristic is NOT assessed in the CAPE-V?

The correct response identifies timbre as the vocal characteristic not assessed in the Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice (CAPE-V). The CAPE-V is a standardized tool used by clinicians to evaluate the quality of voice, focusing on important attributes that contribute to the listener's perception of vocal health and quality.

Timbre refers to the tone color or quality of voice, which is more subjective and less quantifiable than the attributes measured by the CAPE-V. The tool emphasizes measurable qualities such as overall severity, roughness, and breathiness. These characteristics are pertinent to clinical assessment, as they can provide direct insights into vocal dysfunction and its underlying causes.

In contrast, timbre does not lend itself easily to the kind of perceptual analysis that the CAPE-V aims to provide, making it an inappropriate characteristic for this evaluation. This focus allows clinicians to gather consistent and comparable data about the voice that can inform treatment and intervention strategies.