How the Brain Distinguishes Music from Speech
Original study:
The human auditory system uses amplitude modulation to distinguish music from speech
Summary: A new study reveals how our brain distinguishes between music and speech using simple acoustic parameters. Researchers found that slower, steady sounds are perceived as music, while faster, irregular sounds are perceived as speech.
Key Facts:
- Simple Parameters: The brain uses basic acoustic parameters to differentiate music from speech.
- Therapeutic Potential: Findings could improve therapies for language disorders like aphasia.
- Research Details: Study involved over 300 participants listening to synthesized audio clips.
source: https://neurosciencenews.com/music-speech-auditory-processing-27181/
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002631
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