PLoS One April 2019 PMID 30452442

Recruitment of the motor system during music listening: An ALE meta-analysis of fMRI data.

Chelsea L Gordon, Patrice R Cobb, Ramesh Balasubramaniam

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The overall tone reflects curiosity and acknowledgment of the connection between motor systems and music perception, exemplified by comments like 'your brain is dancing' and references to specific brain regions involved. Words like 'interesting' and questions about mechanisms illustrate high engagement and interest, while recognition of the study's significance evidences moderate perceived impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings about motor activation during music listening, with some expressing curiosity about the connection.

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Many posts highlight fascination with the relationship between motor activity and music perception, showing high curiosity.

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Posts actively interpret the findings, pose questions, and share examples, indicating deep engagement.

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While some recognize the significance of the research in understanding brain functions, others see it as an interesting but somewhat niche area that could have broader implications.

Abstract in brief

  • Neuroimaging studies show that listening to music activates various motor areas of the brain, even without movement, including regions like the primary motor cortex and premotor areas.
  • A meta-analysis of 42 studies with 386 subjects revealed that, besides auditory regions, widespread motor networks such as premotor cortex, primary motor cortex, and cerebellum are consistently activated during passive music listening.
  • The findings support the idea that the motor system plays a crucial role in perceiving rhythm and music, aligning with models like the Action Simulation for Auditory Prediction (ASAP) and other predictive coding theories of brain function.

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神崎狛@言語と心理を見るモノノケ
@Komadog2631564 · X

ちなみにこれと相似な現象と言えるかは分かりませんが、ドラムのような身体性の高い楽器も「聴いているだけで」運動野に活性が出るというデータが結構ありますね。「ノリ」は脳内の身体を踊らせるようです。 https://t.co/waIs5eDnNy https://t.co/M0UQemZGfB

Dec 1, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 865 followers View post →
Arturo_P
@Arturo_P · X

Aquí un ejemplo. No deja de ser interesante la relación entre motricidad y escuchar música :) https://t.co/7slSqC99Yk

Jul 26, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,949 followers View post →
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@sanini_panini · X

#sajsci it's kind of like your brain is dancing, in a way! weird, right? if you have questions, feel free to drop those below, and if you’re interested, here’s the article with the original study: https://t.co/YinXR8L0C0 (8/8)

Apr 24, 2020 · 4 likes · 151 followers View post →
Anthony
@anthnybruno · X

A meta-analysis of fMRI data during passive music listening showed activation in auditory areas and also motor areas (PMC, SMA). Although the mechanism is unclear, what is clear is that motor activation contributes to our perception of music and rhythm. https://t.co/19eDKB31w6

Feb 18, 2022 · 1 like · 470 followers View post →
ドラマー専門整体師 原浩之
@wave4drummers · X

RT @Komadog2631564: ちなみにこれと相似な現象と言えるかは分かりませんが、ドラムのような身体性の高い楽器も「聴いているだけで」運動野に活性が出るというデータが結構ありますね。「ノリ」は脳内の身体を踊らせるようです。 https://t.co/waIs5eDn…

Dec 1, 2024 · 2 shares · 11,867 followers View post →
aki_panda_aki
@aki_panda_aki · X

RT @Komadog2631564: ちなみにこれと相似な現象と言えるかは分かりませんが、ドラムのような身体性の高い楽器も「聴いているだけで」運動野に活性が出るというデータが結構ありますね。「ノリ」は脳内の身体を踊らせるようです。 https://t.co/waIs5eDn…

Dec 1, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,556 followers View post →

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aki_panda_aki
@aki_panda_aki · X

RT @Komadog2631564: ちなみにこれと相似な現象と言えるかは分かりませんが、ドラムのような身体性の高い楽器も「聴いているだけで」運動野に活性が出るというデータが結構ありますね。「ノリ」は脳内の身体を踊らせるようです。 https://t.co/waIs5eDn…

Dec 1, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,556 followers View post →
ドラマー専門整体師 原浩之
@wave4drummers · X

RT @Komadog2631564: ちなみにこれと相似な現象と言えるかは分かりませんが、ドラムのような身体性の高い楽器も「聴いているだけで」運動野に活性が出るというデータが結構ありますね。「ノリ」は脳内の身体を踊らせるようです。 https://t.co/waIs5eDn…

Dec 1, 2024 · 2 shares · 11,867 followers View post →
神崎狛@言語と心理を見るモノノケ
@Komadog2631564 · X

ちなみにこれと相似な現象と言えるかは分かりませんが、ドラムのような身体性の高い楽器も「聴いているだけで」運動野に活性が出るというデータが結構ありますね。「ノリ」は脳内の身体を踊らせるようです。 https://t.co/waIs5eDnNy https://t.co/M0UQemZGfB

Dec 1, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 865 followers View post →
Anthony
@anthnybruno · X

A meta-analysis of fMRI data during passive music listening showed activation in auditory areas and also motor areas (PMC, SMA). Although the mechanism is unclear, what is clear is that motor activation contributes to our perception of music and rhythm. https://t.co/19eDKB31w6

Feb 18, 2022 · 1 like · 470 followers View post →
editorialrosetta
@edit_rosetta · X

RT @Arturo_P: Aquí un ejemplo. No deja de ser interesante la relación entre motricidad y escuchar música :) https://t.co/7slSqC99Yk

Jul 26, 2021 · 1 share · 1,352 followers View post →
Arturo_P
@Arturo_P · X

Aquí un ejemplo. No deja de ser interesante la relación entre motricidad y escuchar música :) https://t.co/7slSqC99Yk

Jul 26, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,949 followers View post →
haku hate club
@sanini_panini · X

#sajsci it's kind of like your brain is dancing, in a way! weird, right? if you have questions, feel free to drop those below, and if you’re interested, here’s the article with the original study: https://t.co/YinXR8L0C0 (8/8)

Apr 24, 2020 · 4 likes · 151 followers View post →