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Briefing: Musicality is rooted in human biology, not just culture, says professor
Strategic angle: New research suggests that our capacity for music is fundamentally biological.
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Updated 30 days ago
Research led by Henkjan Honing indicates that human musicality is fundamentally biological, suggesting a deeper connection between our biology and musical capacity.
The study posits that humans can be characterized as 'musical animals', emphasizing the innate aspects of music cognition.
These findings have implications for understanding the architecture of music perception and its integration within cognitive systems.