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Curr Biol May 2009 PMID 19409790

Experimental evidence for synchronization to a musical beat in a nonhuman animal.

Aniruddh D Patel, John R Iversen, Micah R Bregman, Irena Schulz

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The overall tone reflects strong support and fascination with the research, exemplified by phrases like 'Meet Snowball' and references to vocal learning's role in rhythm synchronization. The comments use enthusiastic language and specific examples to convey deep engagement and recognition of the study's importance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that vocal learning animals, like cockatoos, can synchronize to rhythms, aligning with the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity and fascination with the research, often referencing specific examples like Snowball and the implications of vocal learning.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants reference related studies, such as Snowball's dancing or the vocal learning hypothesis, indicating deep interest and active engagement.

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Discussions highlight the significance of the research for understanding animal cognition and evolution, though some focus more on curiosity than broad societal impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates whether animals can synchronize their movements to a musical beat, a behavior common in humans but rarely seen in other species.
  • The researchers provide experimental evidence that a sulphur-crested cockatoo can spontaneously adjust its movements to stay in sync with changing musical tempos, supporting the idea that beat synchronization is not exclusive to humans.
  • This finding supports the vocal learning and rhythmic synchronization hypothesis, suggesting that this ability depends on neural circuitry involved in complex vocal learning, which is present in animals like cockatoos, some birds, and humans.]
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SHIMIZU Genki
@GenkiS0605 · X

>RT(https://t.co/ApjtdGdYE8)、リズムに合わせて動く能力は”vocal learning”が可能な動物(ヒト以外だといわゆるsongbirdとか)にしか出来ないとされているらしく、ヒト以外の霊長類やイヌ・ネコでは報告がないらしい…不思議

Apr 12, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 189 followers View post →
Rina Saltman
@rinatie_ceo · X

Experimental Evidence for Synchronization to a Musical Beat in a Nonhuman Animal https://t.co/0qeVN5HhQ6

Apr 16, 2021 · 1 like · 3,562 followers View post →
M. Florencia Assaneo
@FlorAssaneo · X

5) From a phylogenetic perspective, spontaneous synchronization (iwithout explicit training) to an external rhythm is argued to be a unique characteristic of vocal learning species, including humans and for example, cockatoos. Meet the famous Snowball: https://t.co/01WkSmlbx9 https://t.co/j0nbWB2Fii

Mar 4, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,270 followers View post →
thomas
@zemnmez · X

@MishimaKitan https://t.co/B7JwUQw0Sl

Apr 14, 2021 · 4,033 followers View post →
strangeattractor
@strangeattracto · X

The earlier paper about Snowball the dancing cockatoo moving in time to the beat of the same song at different tempos is fun too. Patel 2009 https://t.co/p3rfeSKxr1

Sep 20, 2020 · 784 followers View post →
Joan Orpella
@JOGBCN · X

5) Filogenèticament, la sincronització espontània (no explícita) amb un ritme extern s’entén com una característica única de les espècies amb aprenentatge vocal, inclosos els humans i, per exemple, les cacatues. Us presento a Snowball: https://t.co/An865WvmS0 https://t.co/L6WT5KCXE7

Mar 4, 2019 · 366 followers View post →

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石黒達也 TA(元)
@sfc_mb23 · X

Experimental Evidence for Synchronization to a Musical Beat in a Nonhuman Animal (Patel et al., 2009) https://t.co/xdBAFwHa1T #sfcmb23

Jul 6, 2023 · 23 followers View post →
Rina Saltman
@rinatie_ceo · X

Experimental Evidence for Synchronization to a Musical Beat in a Nonhuman Animal https://t.co/0qeVN5HhQ6

Apr 16, 2021 · 1 like · 3,562 followers View post →
thomas
@zemnmez · X

@MishimaKitan https://t.co/B7JwUQw0Sl

Apr 14, 2021 · 4,033 followers View post →
nobnak
@nobuyuki_nakata · X

RT @GenkiS0605: >RT(https://t.co/ApjtdGdYE8)、リズムに合わせて動く能力は”vocal learning”が可能な動物(ヒト以外だといわゆるsongbirdとか)にしか出来ないとされているらしく、ヒト以外の霊長類やイヌ・ネコでは報告がな…

Apr 12, 2021 · 1 share · 97 followers View post →
SHIMIZU Genki
@GenkiS0605 · X

>RT(https://t.co/ApjtdGdYE8)、リズムに合わせて動く能力は”vocal learning”が可能な動物(ヒト以外だといわゆるsongbirdとか)にしか出来ないとされているらしく、ヒト以外の霊長類やイヌ・ネコでは報告がないらしい…不思議

Apr 12, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 189 followers View post →
strangeattractor
@strangeattracto · X

The earlier paper about Snowball the dancing cockatoo moving in time to the beat of the same song at different tempos is fun too. Patel 2009 https://t.co/p3rfeSKxr1

Sep 20, 2020 · 784 followers View post →
Isaac David
@isacdaavid · X

RT @FlorAssaneo: 5) From a phylogenetic perspective, spontaneous synchronization (iwithout explicit training) to an external rhythm is argu…

Apr 19, 2019 · 1 share · 308 followers View post →
Joan Orpella
@JOGBCN · X

5) Filogenèticament, la sincronització espontània (no explícita) amb un ritme extern s’entén com una característica única de les espècies amb aprenentatge vocal, inclosos els humans i, per exemple, les cacatues. Us presento a Snowball: https://t.co/An865WvmS0 https://t.co/L6WT5KCXE7

Mar 4, 2019 · 366 followers View post →
M. Florencia Assaneo
@FlorAssaneo · X

5) From a phylogenetic perspective, spontaneous synchronization (iwithout explicit training) to an external rhythm is argued to be a unique characteristic of vocal learning species, including humans and for example, cockatoos. Meet the famous Snowball: https://t.co/01WkSmlbx9 https://t.co/j0nbWB2Fii

Mar 4, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,270 followers View post →