Daniel J. Levitin|Anna K. Tirovolas
Current Advances in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Music
McGill University|McGill University
study music perception cognition one oldest topics experimental psychology last 20 years seen increased interest understanding functional neuroanatomy music processing humans using variety technologies including fmri pet erp meg lesion studies review current findings context rich intellectual history research organized cognitive systems underlying different aspects human musical behavior pay special attention perception components musical processing musical structure laterality effects cultural issues links music movement emotional processing expertise amusias current trends noted increased interest evolutionary origins music comparisons music language review serves demonstrate important role music play informing broad theories higher order cognitive processes music humans