Ferran Mayayo

Ferran Mayayo

Ferran Mayayo
Position

Author of a PhD thesis on rhythm cognition in humans and rats, research support technician in the Language & Comparative Cognition group, Centre for Brain and Cognition

Two macaques can tap to the beat of music in an experimental study

Gilberto and Tomás are two macaques trained to synchronise their movements with the rhythm of a metronome, who were also able to tap to a musical beat, according to a study published in Science. This result contradicts the vocal learning hypothesis, according to which only species capable of complex vocalisations can perceive and follow a musical rhythm.

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