Perspectives: A Publication of the early Childhood Music and Movement Association

Perspectives: A Publication of the early Childhood Music and Movement Association


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    • Research Review: Vocalizations of infants in response to musical and linguistic stimuli

    Author Diana Dansereau Volume 6: Number 4 - Fall 2011 View This Issue

    Reigado, J., Rocha, A., & Rodrigues, H. (2011). Vocalizations of infants (9-11 months old) in response to musical and linguistic stimuli. International Journal of Music Education, 29(3), 241-256. doi:10.1177/0255761411408507

     

    Reviewed by Diana R. Dansereau, Ph.D.

     

    Through research, we have a growing understanding of the musical capabilities of infants – particularly their musical preferences and perceptive abilities.  For example, we have studies which indicate that infants prefer a capella (Ilari & Sundara, 2009) and infant-directed (Longhi, 2009; Trainor, 1996; Trehub, 2003) singing.  In terms of perception, we have evidence that children’s listening skills are similar to those of adults (Hannon & Trainor, 2007; Trehub & Thorpe, 1989), and that infants can discriminate between tonal patterns, (Schellenberg & Trehub, 1994), rhythms (Trehub & Thorpe, 1989), western vs. nonwestern music (Ilari, 2002), and varying melodic contours (Trehub, Bull, & Thorpe, 1984; Trehub, Thorpe, &…

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