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The evolving animal orchestra : in search of what makes us musical / Henkjan Honing ; translated by Sherry Macdonald.

Author/creator Honing, Henkjan author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2019]
Descriptionxviii, 139 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Uniform titleOp zoek naar wat ons muzikale dieren maakt. English
Contents Shaved ear -- Mirroring -- Beat deaf -- Measuring the beat -- Ai and Ayumu -- Supernormal stimulus -- Snowball -- The dialect of song -- Perfect pitch -- Rio and Ronan.
Abstract Research shows that all humans possess the trait of musicality. We are a musical species--but are we the only musical species? Is our musical predisposition unique, like our linguistic ability? This book embarks upon a quest to discover if humans share the trait of musicality with other animals.
General noteTranslated from the Dutch.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN2018019051
ISBN9780262039321 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN026203932X hardcover alkaline paper

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3820 .H5613 2019 ✔ Available Place Hold