Before we get too far into music cognition, I'll give you a quick review of the anatomy of the brain as I will be referring to various parts of the brain in later posts. I will add detail to any of the parts that relate most directly to music perception.
Four of the main components of the brain are the Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Limbic System, and Brain Stem.
The Cerebrum is divided into four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital. The temporal lobe is where audio processing occurs from the ears. It is associated with speech, auditory perceptions, auditory memories, and other auditory stimuli. The right temporal lobe is the most responsible for areas specific to music- responsible for rhythm, intonation, and melody/pitch processing/
The Cerebellum helps coordinate balance and movement, like when you're dancing or keeping a beat!
The Limbic system is associated with emotion. It is buried in the brain and is made of the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus. If you have an emotional response to music, the limbic system is likely at work.
The Brain stem is what we need for survival. It controls vital operations like heart rate and breathing. How could you listen to music without your brain stem?? It is primal part of the brain underneath the Limbic system.
I will bring more details on the areas to light as they become relevant to my future posts.
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