A Short Review About Tone Deaf
10.22469/jkslp.2023.34.3.79
- Author:
Choung-Soo KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Research Article
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology Phoniatrics and Logopedics
2023;34(3):79-83
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
To become skilled in singing, one needs the ability to accurately perceive music and the capacity to vocalize it. Recognition of music can be distinguished by the perception of pitch and rhythm. Pitch perception is often determined by genetics and neurological differences, whereas rhythm perception is influenced more by environmental factors than genetics. Tone deafness, or amusia, can stem from difficulties in perceiving pitch or from an inability to sing despite accurate pitch perception, known specifically as “purely vocal tone deafness.” This condition involves a disconnect between perception and the act of singing. And this can also arise from problems in the memory of perceived musical notes. Tone deafness not only affects musical abilities but also impacts language processing and communication.
