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Entries from August 4th, 2010

Does the brain process music and lyrics separately?

August 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · how the brain works, music and the brain

Tweet Your favourite song comes on the radio. You hum the tune; the lyrics remind you of someone you know. Is your brain processing the words and music separately or as one? It’s a hotly debated question that may finally have an answer. People with aphasia, who can’t speak, can still hum a tune, suggesting […]

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