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Brains Map Melodies Like a GPS | Philadelphia News
Your brain doesn’t just remember music—it maps it. New research reveals we create mental “contour maps” of melodies, letting us recognize songs even when they’re played in different keys or speeds. Using brain imaging, scientists found distinct neural patterns for grasping a melody’s emotional arc and structure over its exact notes. This explains why you know your favorite tune whether it’s off-key or on a ukulele. The discovery could reshape music education, AI, and even our understanding of how we process sound—and hints at links to musical training and neurological conditions. Listen in…
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