Infant-directed singing is a culturally universal musical phenomenon known to promote the
bonding of infants and caregivers. Entrainment is a widely observed physical phenomenon …

Compared to audio only (AO) conditions, audiovisual (AV) information can enhance the
aesthetic experience of a music performance. However, such beneficial multimodal effects …

Facial muscle activity contributes to singing and to articulation: in articulation, mouth shape
can alter vowel identity; and in singing, facial movement correlates with pitch changes. Here …

Previous research has shown that a cognitive-emotional approach (CEA) to music listening
can improve music teaching in general education schools. This study tested it in music …

Musicians' body behaviour has a preponderant role in audience perception. We investigated
how performers' motion is perceived depending on the musical style and musical expertise …

Accurate comprehension of others' thoughts and intentions is crucial for smooth social
interactions, wherein understanding their perceptual experiences serves as a fundamental …

The need to translate collaborative activities beyond work and education into online
environments has become increasingly urgent following disruptive events such as the …

Classical music is characterized by its standardized practices and established patterns of
audience behavior. Recent advancements in digital musical instrument (DMI) and mobile …

Empirical models of musical aesthetic experiences generally converge on three
components:(1) inputs of music, context, and individual person (eg, music preference),(2) …

Experiencing psychological stress due to the demands of modern life is common, but
engaging with innovative digital art has the potential to alleviate this stress and provide a …