Tonality and nonlinear resonance.
We outline a theory of tonality that predicts tonal stability, attraction, and categorization based on the principles of nonlinear resonance. Perception of tonality is the natural consequence of neural resonance, arising from central auditory nonlinearities.
Large
Edward W
EW
Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 33431. large@ccs.fau.edu
Tretakis
Amy Elizabeth
AE
D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D000818:Animals; D001306:Auditory Pathways; D001307:Auditory Perception; D003051:Cochlea / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006309:Hearing; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009146:Music; D009415:Nerve Net; D009991:Oscillometry; D010897:Pitch Discrimination; D010898:Pitch Perception