The Melody of Speech: What the Melodic Perception of Speech Reveals about Language Performance and Musical Abilities

Research has shown that melody not only plays a crucial role in music but also in language acquisition processes. Evidence has been provided that melody helps in retrieving, remembering, and memorizing new language material, while relatively little is known about whether individuals who perceive spe...

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Main Authors: Markus Christiner, Christine Gross, Annemarie Seither-Preisler, Peter Schneider
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Languages
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/6/3/132