J Neurosci September 2021 PMID 34341155

The Music of Silence: Part I: Responses to Musical Imagery Encode Melodic Expectations and Acoustics.

Guilhem Marion, Giovanni M Di Liberto, Shihab A Shamma

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The overall tone reflects strong support and curiosity, with posts highlighting the article’s findings about neural encoding of melodic expectations, such as 'responses to musical imagery encode melodic expectations' and noting the publication’s significance with comments like 'very happy to have our studies published.' The language combines academic enthusiasm with accessible summaries, indicating both interest and engagement with the research’s impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the significance of the research, especially when referencing the study’s findings about neural responses during musical imagery, as seen in statements like 'evidence that melodic expectations are encoded in neural

InterestHigh interest

The topic of neural responses during imagined music captivates readers, evident in phrases like 'interesting find of the day' and enthusiastic comments about the publication's relevance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts delve into methodological details and implications, such as mentioning EEG and neural mechanisms, indicating moderate engagement with deeper scientific content.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize the study’s importance, noting how it reveals the brain's continuous response to music even in silence, which suggests meaningful scientific and practical implications.

Abstract in brief

  • Musical imagery involves consciously "hearing" music in the mind without external sounds, activating specific brain areas.
  • This study used EEG recordings from musicians to show that neural responses during imagined music are similar to those during actual listening, including how the brain processes melodic expectations.
  • The findings reveal that while imagery and listening share common neural mechanisms, imagery responses also show a delay and inversion, highlighting the brain's top-down predictive role in experiencing music internally.]

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Guilhem Marion
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We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https://t.co/bKESgSKeZP; https://t.co/SY2hZvG1A9 @SfNJournals @lsp_ens @Cognition_ENS @diliberg https://t.co/3CFQ1ZSeht

Aug 11, 2021 · 26 likes · 7 shares · 87 followers View post →
SfN Journals
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Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity as moments of silence in music, revealing how the brain continues responding to music in silence, according to 2 #JNeurosci studies from Marion et al. @ENS_ULM. Study 1: https://t.co/h0hyH4JRAt Study 2: https://t.co/njKaG7sBlW https://t.co/Cmnih1Bu6N

Aug 2, 2021 · 23 likes · 6 shares · 22,702 followers View post →
Cadence Podcast
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Imagining a #song triggers similar #brainactivity as moments of silence in #music, according to new research in @sfnjournals. Results reveal how the #brain continues responding to music, even when none is playing. https://t.co/IYH2kDm7wp

Oct 20, 2021 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 196 followers View post →
Mai Tanaka
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31. @Guilhem_Marion, @diliberg & Shamma. 2021. The music of silence: Part I: Responses to musical imagery encode melodic expectations and acoustics https://t.co/8rs4v5GEm5 Evidence that melodic expectations are encoded in neural signals during musical imagery tasks #100papers

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Giovanni Di Liberto
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They used a completely different methodology (MVPA, MEG, different stimuli). Check out the new preprint from @PVuust's team: https://t.co/PFqxmIVQHq Check out our 2021 studies: https://t.co/RyfVuZl6uT https://t.co/4M5tyzv6L2

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RT @Guilhem_Marion: We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https…

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Giovanni Di Liberto
@diliberg · X

They used a completely different methodology (MVPA, MEG, different stimuli). Check out the new preprint from @PVuust's team: https://t.co/PFqxmIVQHq Check out our 2021 studies: https://t.co/RyfVuZl6uT https://t.co/4M5tyzv6L2

May 17, 2024 · 1 like · 999 followers View post →
Mai Tanaka
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31. @Guilhem_Marion, @diliberg & Shamma. 2021. The music of silence: Part I: Responses to musical imagery encode melodic expectations and acoustics https://t.co/8rs4v5GEm5 Evidence that melodic expectations are encoded in neural signals during musical imagery tasks #100papers

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Cadence Podcast
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Imagining a #song triggers similar #brainactivity as moments of silence in #music, according to new research in @sfnjournals. Results reveal how the #brain continues responding to music, even when none is playing. https://t.co/IYH2kDm7wp

Oct 20, 2021 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 196 followers View post →
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Interesting find of the day #3: Can Non-environmentally stimulated music imagery be associated with neural responses reflective of music reward? https://t.co/nCoidOFPZ1

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RT @Guilhem_Marion: We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https…

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Andrew Chang
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RT @Guilhem_Marion: We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https…

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Mick Crosse
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RT @Guilhem_Marion: We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https…

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Marina Picciotto
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RT @Guilhem_Marion: We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https…

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RT @Guilhem_Marion: We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https…

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Magdalena Kachlicka @mkachlicka.bsky.social
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RT @Guilhem_Marion: We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https…

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Giovanni Di Liberto
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RT @Guilhem_Marion: We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https…

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Guilhem Marion
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RT @SfNJournals: Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity as moments of silence in music, revealing how the brain continues respond…

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Guilhem Marion
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We are very happy to have our new studies about musical imagery published in JNeurosci! You can access them here: https://t.co/bKESgSKeZP; https://t.co/SY2hZvG1A9 @SfNJournals @lsp_ens @Cognition_ENS @diliberg https://t.co/3CFQ1ZSeht

Aug 11, 2021 · 26 likes · 7 shares · 87 followers View post →
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The Music of Silence. Part I: Responses to Musical Imagery Encode Melodic Expectations and Acoustics https://t.co/Wb1GJq7Rh0

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RT @SfNJournals: Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity as moments of silence in music, revealing how the brain continues respond…

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Pierre Mégevand
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RT @SfNJournals: Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity as moments of silence in music, revealing how the brain continues respond…

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RT @SfNJournals: Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity as moments of silence in music, revealing how the brain continues respond…

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RT @SfNJournals: Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity as moments of silence in music, revealing how the brain continues respond…

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SfN Journals
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Imagining a song triggers similar brain activity as moments of silence in music, revealing how the brain continues responding to music in silence, according to 2 #JNeurosci studies from Marion et al. @ENS_ULM. Study 1: https://t.co/h0hyH4JRAt Study 2: https://t.co/njKaG7sBlW https://t.co/Cmnih1Bu6N

Aug 2, 2021 · 23 likes · 6 shares · 22,702 followers View post →