Malinda J. McPherson , Josh H. McDermott
Nature Human Behaviour · 2017 · Springer Nature Link
This study investigates how humans perceive pitch in speech and music. Using harmonic and inharmonic sounds, researchers find that some pitch-related abilities depend on fundamental frequency, while others rely on spectral information. The findings suggest that pitch perception involves multiple mechanisms rather than a single process.
Medical Sciences · Psychiatry
Journal Article
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States
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