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Ana Isabel Correia1, Margherita Vincenzi1,2, Patrícia Vanzella3

  • 1Centro de Investigação e Intervenção Social (CIS-IUL), Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Av.ª das Forças Armadas, 1649-026, Lisboa, Portugal.

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An online Musical Ear Test (MET) reliably and validly measures musical ability. This online musical ability test showed results comparable to in-person assessments, confirming its effectiveness.

Keywords:
AbilityExpertiseMelodyMusicRhythmTraining

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Music Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Assessing musical ability objectively is crucial for research and education.
  • Traditional in-person testing can be resource-intensive and limit participant access.
  • Developing accessible, online methods for musical ability assessment is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of an online version of the Musical Ear Test (MET).
  • To determine if online administration yields results comparable to in-person testing.
  • To explore the relationship between musical ability, musical sophistication, and cognitive factors.

Main Methods:

  • 754 participants completed an online MET (Melody and Rhythm subtests).
  • Participants also completed the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index (Gold-MSI), cognitive ability tests, and questionnaires.
  • Data from incomplete or unfinished sessions were excluded, resulting in a final sample of 608.

Main Results:

  • The online MET demonstrated good internal reliability and construct validity, correlating strongly with Gold-MSI scores.
  • Performance correlations with cognitive ability and personality traits aligned with predictions.
  • Mean performance levels for individuals without musical training were similar to previous in-person studies.
  • Musical sophistication was a stronger predictor for the Melody subtest than the Rhythm subtest.

Conclusions:

  • Online administration of the MET is a reliable and valid method for assessing musical ability.
  • The findings support the use of online platforms for large-scale musical aptitude research.
  • This digital approach enhances accessibility and efficiency in measuring musical skills.