Sensorimotor synchronization (SMS) is the coordination of rhythmic movement with an
external rhythm, ranging from finger tap** in time with a metronome to musical ensemble …

Human interaction often requires simultaneous precision and flexibility in the coordination of
rhythmic behaviour between individuals engaged in joint activity, for example, playing a …

In the first comprehensive study of the relationship between music and language from the
standpoint of cognitive neuroscience, Aniruddh D. Patel challenges the widespread belief …

Little is known about the underlying neurobiology of rhythm and beat perception, despite its
universal cultural importance. Here we used functional magnetic resonance imaging to …

We investigated the neural underpinnings of timbral, tonal, and rhythmic features of a
naturalistic musical stimulus. Participants were scanned with functional Magnetic …

Entrainment has been studied in a variety of contexts including music perception, dance,
verbal communication, and motor coordination more generally. Here we seek to provide a …

Interpersonal musical entrainment—temporal synchronization and coordination between
individuals in musical contexts—is a ubiquitous phenomenon related to music's social …

Perception of temporal patterns is critical for speech, movement, and music. In the auditory
domain, perception of a regular pulse, or beat, within a sequence of temporal intervals is …

A remarkable feature of the human brain is its ability to integrate information from the
environment with internally generated content. The integration of top-down and bottom-up …

Ensemble musicians coordinate their actions with remarkable precision. The ensemble
cohesion that results is predicated upon group members sharing a common goal; a unified …