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Musical Illusions and Phantom Words: How Music and Speech Unlock Mysteries of the Brain,Used
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In this groundbreaking synthesis of art and science, Diana Deutsch, one of the world's leading experts on the psychology of music, shows how illusions of music and speechmany of which she herself discoveredhave fundamentally altered thinking about the brain. These astonishing illusions show that people can differ strikingly in how they hear musical patternsdifferences that reflect variations in brain organization as well as influences of language on music perception. Drawing on a wide variety of fields, including psychology, music theory, linguistics, and neuroscience, Deutsch examines questions such as: When an orchestra performs a symphony, what is the 'real' music? Is it in the mind of the composer, or the conductor, or different members of the audience? Deutsch also explores extremes of musical ability, and other surprising responses to music and speech. Why is perfect pitch so rare? Why do some people hallucinate music or speech? Why do we hear phantom words and phrases? Why are we subject to stuck tunes, or 'earworms'? Why do we hear a spoken phrase as sung just because it is presented repeatedly? In evaluating these questions, she also shows how music and speech are intertwined, and argues that they stem from an early form of communication that had elements of both. Many of the illusions described in the book are so striking and paradoxical that you need to hear them to believe them. The book enables you to listen to the sounds that are described while reading about them.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Musical Illusions and Phantom Words'? A: The book explores how music and speech reveal insights into the brain, discussing various auditory illusions that challenge our understanding of perception.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Diana Deutsch, a leading expert in the psychology of music.
- Q: What scientific fields does the book draw upon? A: It incorporates insights from psychology, music theory, linguistics, and neuroscience.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Musical Illusions and Phantom Words'? A: The book was published on June 13, 2019.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers without a background in music or psychology? A: Yes, the book is written to be accessible to a general audience interested in the intersection of music, speech, and brain science.
- Q: What are some specific questions the book addresses? A: The book addresses questions about musical perception, such as the nature of 'real' music and phenomena like perfect pitch and earworms.
- Q: Can readers experience the illusions described in the book? A: Yes, the book includes descriptions of auditory illusions that readers can listen to while reading.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.