Vowels are tones and originate in the larynx, whereas consonants are noises and are generated in the vocal tract.

• A point of interest is that Vowels, which are sounds generated by the larynx, are Tones (although by no means Simple or Pure Tones).

• Consonants, on the other hand, which are sounds produced by constricting the air flow usually somewhere above the larynx (with the exception of /h/), are Noises.

NOTES: Hear some Pure Tones and other Noises

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