In Western tonal music, major and minor modes are recognized as the primary musical
features in eliciting emotional responses. The underlying correlates of this dichotomy in …

Explored through EEG/MEG, auditory stimuli function as a suitable research probe to reveal
various neural activities, including event-related potentials, brain oscillations and functional …

The emotional properties of music are influenced by a host of factors, such as timbre, mode,
harmony, and tempo. In this paper, we consider how two of these factors, mode (major vs …

This original research focused on the effect of musical training intensity on cerebral and
behavioral processing of complex music using high-density event-related potential (ERP) …

This review presents the most interesting results of electroencephalographic studies on
musical perception performed with different analysis techniques. In first place, concepts on …

The present work aims to demonstrate the hypothesis that atonal music modifies the
topological structure of electroencephalographic (EEG) connectivity networks in relation to …

True absolute pitch (AP), labeling of pitches with semitone precision without a reference, is
classically studied using isolated tones. However, AP is acquired and has its function within …

The cognitive sciences have witnessed a growing interest in cognitive and neural basis of
human creativity. Music improvisations constitute an ideal paradigm to study creativity, but …

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the gamma-band frequency and motor
performance of children with and without music training. Methods: This cross-sectional study …

Since ancient Greece, major and minor modes in Western tonal music have been identified
as the primary responsible musical feature for eliciting emotional states. As such, the …