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Published on: April 28, 2016
Precursors to the performing arts in infancy and early childhood
Sandra E Trehub1, Laura K Cirelli1
1Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON, Canada.
Abstract:
Across cultures, aspects of music and dance contribute to everyday life in a variety of ways that do not depend on artistry, aesthetics, or expertise. In this chapter, we focus on precursors to music and dance that are evident in infancy: the underlying perceptual abilities, parent-infant musical interactions that are motivated by nonmusical goals, the consequences of such interactions for mood regulation and social regulation, and the emergence of rudimentary singing and rhythmic movement to music. These precursors to music and dance lay the groundwork for our informal engagement with music throughout life and its continuing effects on mood regulation, affiliation, and well-being.
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