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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University

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Center for Music in the Brain (MIB) is a DNRF Center of Excellence at Aarhus University. We investigate how the brain processes music 🎶 www.musicinthebrain.au.dk

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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
New paper alert! First-authored by prof Elvira Brattico with Bari colleagues, the paper examines music neuroaesthetics research, exploring how musical experience extends beyond basic cognitive processing to encompass aesthetic, social, and cultural dimensions. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Music as a form of art: Current findings and challenges of music neuroaesthetics research
In recent decades, empirical research on music, often grouped under the label of cognitive neuroscience of music, has approached music primarily as a …
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Check out this brand new paper from our centre! www.frontiersin.org/journals/aud...
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Frontiers | The pleasurable urge to move to music is maintained in cochlear implant users
IntroductionNormally hearing (NH) listeners experience the strongest pleasurable urge to move to music (PLUMM) when listening to rhythmic patterns of medium ...
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Victor Pando-Naude @pandonaude.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
New paper out in Journal of Parkinson's Disease! "Social interaction enhances the pleasurable urge to move to music in people with Parkinson's disease" Thanks to co-authors @stupacher.bsky.social and Peter Vuust. @musicinthebrain.bsky.social @au.dk journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Social interaction enhances the pleasurable urge to move to music in people with Parkinson's disease - Jan Stupacher, Peter Vuust, Victor Pando-Naude, 2026
Background Music- and dance-based interventions can improve motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD), but two key questions remain: whether t...
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
If you are interested in music and sleep, you should check out this new book edited by @kiravibe.bsky.social and Bjørn Rasch. More info here: musicinthebrain.au.dk/display/arti...
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New book: Music and Sleep - A Scientific Perspective
New book out edited by Center for Music in the Brain (MIB) associate professor Kira Vibe Jespersen and Björn Rasch from University of Fribourg.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The 11th Mismatch Negativity Conference is taking place 7-9 October 2026 in Bari, Italy. It's time to submit your symposium proposal! Deadline is 20 June. mmn2026.uniba.it/abstracts/
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Victor Pando-Naude @pandonaude.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Follow our Cochrane Review on the effects of Music-Based Interventions (MBIs) for chronic pain management. Shared first authorship with Claire Howlin @dancingresearch.bsky.social Thanks to all co-authors! www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.... @musicinthebrain.bsky.social @au.dk
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Music‐based interventions for chronic pain management - Pando-Naude, V - 2026 | Cochrane Library
Select your preferred language for Cochrane reviews and other content. Sections without translation will be in English.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What an incredible few days at the #ConfMusSleep! Huge thanks to speakers, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and every attendee who helped make this conference such a success. We’re thankful to everyone who shared their expertise and perspectives at the intersection of music and sleep. #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Yesterday, the International Conference on Music and Sleep was kicked off. Participants were treated with welcome lecture, talk sessions, discussions, musical performance, poster session and finally a reception on the RAMA rooftop terrace with a beautiful view of Aarhus. #ConfMusSleep #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
📘 The Book of Abstracts for the first #ConfMusSleep is now available! The volume brings together contributions on music and sleep from a range of disciplines, offering an overview of the research that will be presented at the conference. 👉 Access here confmussleep.au.dk #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We’re pleased to share the social programme for the #ConfMusSleep 🎶 All events are included in the conference fee: 6 May, 17:00 Welcome reception & 20:00 Somnosphere (Royal Academy of Music) 7 May, 19:00 Conference dinner at Malt We look forward to welcoming you! confmussleep.au.dk #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
CONFERENCE ON MUSIC AND SLEEP To facilitate communication and sharing during the conference, we have created an Element channel. Join here: musicinthebrain.au.dk/internationa... A chat is already open to discuss sharing of accommodation in Aarhus during the conference days! #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MUSIC AND SLEEP Introducing the second workshop at #ConfMusSleep: Music for Sleep in Hospitals. Led by music therapists Helle Nystrup Lund (Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark) and Line Malmskov (Bispebjerg Hospital, Denmark) More info: confmussleep.au.dk #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
⏳ 9 Days Left for Standard Registration Standard registration for #ConfMusSleep ends on 26/04/26. Last chance to join us for engaging research and exchanges at the intersection of science and sound. ✨ Includes welcome reception and conference dinner. More info at confmussleep.au.dk #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MUSIC AND SLEEP Updated Conference Programme 🎶 The definitive programme for the 1st #ConfMusSleep is now live: musicinthebrain.au.dk/internationa.... Check details on keynotes, workshops, presentations & social events. See you in Aarhus! ✨ #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Introducing one of the workshops at #ConfMusSleep: SLUMBER: A Framework for Home-Based Sleep Ex-periments Offering Dynamic Delivery of Auditory Stimuli. Led by Ali Saberi (RadboudUMC, NL), Samuel Morgan (Uni Stuttgart, DE), Tinke van Buijtene (UPF, ES). More info: confmussleep.au.dk #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Somnosphere at #ConfMusSleep ✨ Somnosphere’s an immersive audiovisual installation transforming sleep into a shared space. Two distant sleepers form a closed loop by listening to each other’s sonified brain data, while visitors experience this exchange in realtime through responsive sound & visuals.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🎵⏳ 10 Days Left for Early Bird (Reduced Fare) Early bird registration for #ConfMusSleep ends on 15/03/26. Join us for engaging research at the intersection of science and sound. ✨ Includes welcome reception and conference dinner. We’d love to see you there! Info: confmussleep.au.dk #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
📅 Updated Conference Programme! We’ve released a new version of the programme of the #ConfMusSleep with updated session times. You can find it and download it here: musicinthebrain.au.dk/internationa... #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Our assistant professor Ana Zamorano is sharing how musical training in healthy people can alter their perception of physical pain. www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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'You're not just recalling words, but an emotion': The lifelong benefits of making music
From helping people cope with age-related disorders to altering our perception of physical pain, music's impact on our bodies can ring loud.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We are seeking healthy participants aged 18-55 in Aarhus, DK for a research project involving synchronization and EEG. More info here: musicinthebrain.au.dk/contact/rhyt...
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MUSIC AND SLEEP Just a few days until abstract acceptance notifications! Registration to the #ConfMusSleep is open so we’ve collected tips and suggestions for your stay in Aarhus. More info here: musicinthebrain.au.dk/internationa... #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Where do we go when we're falling asleep? Join this short online study and help us find out 🙂 lgfl4ra6vi.cognition.run
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Er du mellem 20 og 40 år og har du tid i uge 7 eller 9? Så mangler vi forsøgspersoner til et hjernescannings-projekt, der handler om, hvordan man opfatter sig selv i hverdagssituationer. Læs mere forneden og her: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
🎶💤 Registration for the 1st #ConfMusSleep in Aarhus, DK is now open! 🕒 Early-bird: until 15/03/26 🕒 Regular: 16/03–26/04/26 👉 For registration link, fees and deadlines: musicinthebrain.au.dk/internationa... #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Excited to start 2026 by sharing great news: Our Associate Professor Boris Kleber @boris-kle.bsky.social has received an infrastructure grant from @carlsbergfondet.dk 🙂 This will enable a new hyperscanning setup at MIB 🧠Thanks to Carlsbergfondet🙌 musicinthebrain.au.dk/display/arti... #neuroscience
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Associate Professor Boris Kleber, Center for Music in the Brain, receives grant from Carlsbergfondet
Infrastructure grant from Carlsbergfondet enables new hyperscanning setup at Center for Music in the Brain.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Thanks to generous conference grants from the Carlsberg Foundation and the Lundbeck Foundation, we are offering 8 travel scholarships (up to €400 each) for participants of #ConfMusSleep 🎓✈️ The scholarships can cover travel, accommodation, and the conference fee for attendance. #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Hot from the press! Check out this brand new paper from our associate professor @kiravibe.bsky.social and colleagues! doi.org/10.1093/cerc...
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
⏳Deadline extended! The submission deadline for the 1st International Conference on Music and Sleep has officially been extended to the 10/12/25. More info here: musicinthebrain.au.dk/internationa... #ConfMusSleep #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🚨 Deadline alert: 01/12 Submit your abstract to the 1st International Conference on Music and Sleep! 🔗 Info: confmussleep.au.dk (‘Call for Contributions’) Open to all relevant fields: musicology, music tech, music therapy, psychology, neuroscience, sleep medicine & more. #ConfMusSleep #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Kan AI-musik erstatte menneskeskabt musik? Vores professor Peter Vuust giver sit besyv med: videnskab.dk/kultur-samfu...
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Kan AI-musik erstatte menneskeskabt musik?
KOMMENTAR: En sang skabt af kunstig intelligens har toppet en norsk hitliste. Bliver det fremtiden?
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Where do we go when we're falling asleep? Join this short online study and help us find out 🙂 lgfl4ra6vi.cognition.run
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
We’re delighted to announce our second keynote speaker for #ConfMusSleep: Dr. Mélanie Strauss! 🎶 Her talk “When the Sleeping Brain Keeps Listening” explores how predictive coding and auditory novelty detection (MMN, P300) persist and evolve as we drift into sleep. 🔗 confmussleep.au.dk #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
We are proud to announce Marcus Pearce as the first keynote speaker of the 1st #ConfMusSleep! With a background in Experimental Psychology and AI, he is Reader in Cognitive Science at Queen Mary University and Honorary Professor at Aarhus University. #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
🎶🛏️ Call for contributions! The 1st International Conference on Music and Sleep is now open for abstract submissions (poster & oral). Deadline: Dec 1, 2025. More info 👉 confmussleep.au.dk #confmussleep #musicscience
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Excited to share that Peter Vuust will give the welcome lecture at the 1st Int. Conf. on Music & Sleep! 🎶💤 Director of MIB, Prof. at AU and RAMA, and acclaimed jazz musician, Vuust unites science & creativity. His lecture will explore music neuroscience & predictive coding of music. #ConfMusSleep
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Our Assistant Professor Anna Zamorano has written a really nice piece for videnskab.dk and The Conversation - enjoy the read :-) theconversation.com/neuroscience...
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Neuroscience finds musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us
Can musical training rewire the brain to resist pain?
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Thanks to @carlsbergfondet.dk for their generous support for the Music and Sleep Conference. With this contribution, we can create an excellent conference program, and we look forward to welcoming all interested researchers and students. More info: confmussleep.au.dk #ConfMusSleep #Musicscience
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Jan Stupacher @stupacher.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Excited to share that I’ll give a talk at this year’s Lindy Hop Festival in Aarhus on September 27! The talks are open to the public. aarhuslindyhoppers.dk/daytime-acti...
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Kira Vibe Jespersen @kiravibe.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
New paper! Excellent work by Rebecca Jane Scarratt on the neural responses to relaxation music published in the journal Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience. @musicinthebrain.bsky.social #Musicscience link.springer.com/article/10.3...
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
‪Excited to share that the 1. International Conf. on Music & Sleep (May 6–8, 2026) takes place in the stunning Chamber Music Hall at the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus 🎶 A bright, elegant venue with views of ARoS. More info 👉 confmussleep.au.dk @lullabyte.bsky.social #ConfMusSleep #musicscience ‪‬
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Nice article with input from MIB professor Elvira Brattico. bbc.com/future/artic...
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How noise sensitivity disrupts the mind, brain and body
Though noise sensitivity is often dismissed by doctors, it can have long-term effects on our mental and physical health.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Paper on beauty and the brain by MIB professor Elvira Brattico and colleagues nicely featured in Videnskab.dk. Original paper here: www.ibroneuroscience.org/.../S0306-45... videnskab.dk/kultur-samfu...
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Melankolsk, langsomt og melodisk: Forskere har måske fundet opskriften på smuk musik
Der er nogle klare fællestræk, når vi mennesker skal udpege, hvilken type musik der er smuk og grim, antyder nyt studie. Lyt selv, og hør, om du er enig.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
MIB Professor Peter Vuust gives talk at Copenhell. musicinthebrain.au.dk/display/arti... @dg.dk
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“It sounded so crazy I just had to say yes”
Professor and jazz musician Peter Vuust was invited to Copenhell to talk about music, mental illness, and the brain – surrounded by headbanging, mosh pits, and 35,000 metal fans.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
We are excited to announce the 1st International Conference on Music and Sleep @musicinthebrain.bsky.social, Aarhus, DK, in collaboration with RAMA and @lullabyte.bsky.social. Dates: 6-8 May 2026. #musicscience Please mark your calendars and share the post. musicinthebrain.au.dk/internationa...
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
We are very proud of our Associate Professor Leonardo Bonetti @leonardobonetti.bsky.social who just received a Sapere Aude grant :-) Congrats! @dg.dk @au.dk dff.dk/hvad-har-vi-...
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Danmarks Grundforskningsfond @dg.dk · 27/05/2025
🧠Nyt studie fra @musicinthebrain.bsky.social tyder på, at hjernen har en fest og selv danser med til rytmen, når du sætter musik på.👇 videnskab.dk/kultur-samfu...
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Dansk studie afslører: Hjernen ændrer sig på 3 måder, når du hører musik
Hjerneforskere fra Aarhus Universitet kaster lys over hjernens netværk, når vi hører lyde og musik. Det kan potentielt gøre os bedre til at screene for blandt andet demens i fremtiden, håber de.
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Danmarks Grundforskningsfond @dg.dk · 16/05/2025
@musicinthebrain.bsky.social har undersøgt, hvor meget groove stofmisbrugere oplevede, når de hørte musik. Resultatet viser, at testgruppen med stofmisbrugere, sammenlignet med en testgruppe, der aldrig har prøvet kokain eller heroin, foretrækker kompliceret musik👇 videnskab.dk/kultur-samfu...
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Hjerneforsker i Aarhus spillede musik for tidligere stofmisbrugere og gjorde overraskende opdagelse
Hvis man igennem en årrække har taget stofferne kokain og heroin, foretrækker man ifølge nyt dansk studie mere kompleks musik. Forklaringen kan findes i dopamin-balancen.
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
MIB Associate Professor @leonardobonetti.bsky.social in a conversation with DPhil candidate Ramón Nartallo-Kaluarachchi from Oxford University.
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Leonardo Bonetti @leonardobonetti.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Honoured to receive the BCC Award for Arts & Culture 2025! Grateful to ShruthiUK and the Birmingham Thyagaraja Festival for this recognition. Special thanks to Chithra Ramakrishnan for presenting this award. #BCCAwards #ArtsAndCulture #BirminghamThyagarajaFestival
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Center for Music in the Brain, Aarhus University @musicinthebrain.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
New paper shows that PLUMM is shaped not just by syncopation but also by the no of rhythmic layers, the roles of different instruments and their interactions, extending our understanding of the rhythmic features driving the motor and hedonic responses to music. authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
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