Combination of absolute pitch and tone language experience enhances lexical tone perception

Abstract Absolute pitch (AP), a unique ability to name or produce pitch without any reference, is known to be influenced by genetic and cultural factors. AP and tone language experience are both known to promote lexical tone perception. However, the effects of the combination of AP and tone language...

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Main Authors: Akshay R. Maggu, Joseph C. Y. Lau, Mary M. Y. Waye, Patrick C. M. Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80260-x