Thesis supervisor: Zoltán Vidnyánszky
Location of studies (in Hungarian): MTA TTK Abbreviation of location of studies: MTA
Description of the research topic:
Synchronization that involves two or more oscillating agents adapting
their phase and period to each other is called entrainment (Rosenblum
& Pikovsky, 2003). Entrainment to music in humans can manifest in many
levels, such as in oscillatory brain networks, body movements, limb
motions, finger tapping, vocalizations, heart rate and breathing
(Cochrane, Fantini, & Scherer, 2013; Gander, Bosnyak, & Roberts, 2010;
Müller & Lindenberger, 2011). Furthermore, entrainment to music has
been shown to affect other, non-musical skills, such as working
memory, executive functions and linguistic skills (Tierney & Kraus,
2013). The goal of this research project is to explore the possible
links between entrainment on a neural and behavioral level with a
special focus on its transfer effect on other skills.
Cochrane, T., Fantini, B., & Scherer, K. R. (2013). The Emotional
Power of Music: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Musical Arousal,
Expression, and Social Control. OUP Oxford.
Gander, P. E., Bosnyak, D. J., & Roberts, L. E. (2010). Acoustic
experience but not attention modifies neural population phase
expressed in human primary auditory cortex. Hearing Research,
269(1–2), 81–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2010.07.001
Müller, V., & Lindenberger, U. (2011). Cardiac and Respiratory
Patterns Synchronize between Persons during Choir Singing. PLOS ONE,
6(9), e24893. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0024893
Rosenblum, M., & Pikovsky, A. (2003). Synchronization: From pendulum
clocks to chaotic lasers and chemical oscillators. Contemporary
Physics, 44(5), 401–416. https://doi.org/10.1080/00107510310001603129
Tierney, A. T., & Kraus, N. (2013). The ability to tap to a beat
relates to cognitive, linguistic, and perceptual skills. Brain and
Language, 124(3), 225–231.
Recommended language skills (in Hungarian): angol Number of students who can be accepted: 1
Deadline for application: 2017-09-30
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).
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