Katie Overy|Istvan Molnar?Szakacs
Being Together in Time: Musical Experience and the Mirror Neuron System
University of Edinburgh|University of California, Los Angeles
discovery individual mirror neurons macaque brain fire action executed action observed heard homologous system humans leading extraordinary conceptual shift understanding perceptionaction mechanisms human communication empathy recent model emotional responses music molnarszakacs amp overy 2006 proposed music perceived auditory signal also intentional hierarchically organized sequences expressive motor acts behind signal human mirror neuron system allows corepresentation sharing musical experience agent listener expand upon model shared affective motion experience discuss implications music therapy special educationwe hypothesize imitation synchronization shared experience may key elements successful work areas