Thorpe, Leigh A., et al. “Effects of Uncertainty on Melodic Information Processing”. Perception & Psychophysics, vol. 46, 1989, pp. 18-28, https://doi.org/10.3758/bf03208070.

Genre

  • Journal Article
Contributors
Author: Thorpe, Leigh A.
Author: Trehub, Sandra E.
Author: Cohen, Annabel J.
Date Issued
1989
Abstract

In 3 experiments, 34 musically trained and 34 untrained adults listened to 3 repetitions of a 5-note melodic sequence followed by a final melody with either the same tune as those preceding it or differing in 1 position by 1 semitone.

Note

Psychonomic Society

Language

  • English

Subjects

  • Pattern Discrimination
  • Experience Level
  • Music
Page range
18-28
Host Title
Perception & Psychophysics
Volume
46
ISSN
1532-5962
0031-5117

Department