How do two singers singing at the same pitch sound different?

Question

If “Bob” was singing an F-sharp, and “Lisa” was also singing an F-sharp, shouldn’t they sound the same? After all, they’re singing at the same pitch, and the same note, are they not?

In: Biology

Answer 1

When you speak/sing, your whole entire body is the instrument. Not all instruments are built the same, and this ultimately effects the “timbre” of the note that comes out.