Neurobiology: Music, maestro, please!

@article{Abbott2002NeurobiologyMM,
  title={Neurobiology: Music, maestro, please!},
  author={A. Abbott},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2002},
  volume={416},
  pages={12-14}
}
  • A. Abbott
  • Published 2002
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • Nature
    • Neuroscientists are starting to discover how our brains process music. This involves distinct neural circuits, but a mystery remains. Why are melody, harmony and rhythm so important to us? Alison Abbott tunes in. 
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