Malinda J. McPherson , Josh H. McDermott
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2020 · National Academy of Sciences
This study investigates how memory influences pitch perception. Participants compared harmonic and inharmonic sounds separated by different time intervals. Results show that harmonic sounds are easier to distinguish after delays, suggesting that the brain compresses sound information using fundamental frequency to support auditory memory and musical perception.
Social Sciences · Communication
Journal Article
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States
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