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Dynamic models for musical rhythm perception and coordination.

Edward W Large^1,2, Iran Roman³, Ji Chul Kim¹

¹Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, Mansfield, CT, United States.

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|June 2, 2023

Summary

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Humans possess remarkable rhythmic abilities, perceiving and generating patterns from music to daily cycles. This review explores computational models explaining neural mechanisms behind these complex rhythmic processing skills.

Keywords:

Bayesian modeling beat perception dynamical systems entrainment music neuro-mechanistic modeling synchronization

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Computational modeling
Cognitive science

Background:

Human experience is deeply influenced by rhythmicity, evident in motor and brain rhythms, music perception, and environmental cycles.
Understanding the neural and biophysical underpinnings of rhythmic abilities, including perception, generation, and anticipation, remains a significant challenge.
Existing research offers insights but leaves many questions about the mechanisms of human rhythmic processing unanswered.

Purpose of the Study:

To review theoretical and computational approaches to understanding musical rhythm.
To explore how different models address rhythm generation, perception, attention, and coordination.
To synthesize diverse frameworks for a comprehensive view of rhythmic abilities.

Main Methods:

Survey of dynamical systems theory applications.
Review of neuro-mechanistic modeling approaches.
Examination of Bayesian inference in rhythm processing.
Analysis of real-time adaptation and learning schemes.

Main Results:

Different theoretical frameworks address specific aspects of rhythmic processing, from synchronization of brain rhythms to error-correction and predictive learning.
Models vary in their level of description, from intrinsic brain rhythm synchronization to adaptive error-correction and expectation-based prediction.
Each approach offers unique insights into the complex interplay of neural mechanisms underlying rhythmic abilities.

Conclusions:

Theoretical and computational models provide valuable frameworks for investigating human rhythmic abilities.
Integrating diverse approaches, including dynamical systems, neuro-mechanistic modeling, and Bayesian inference, can offer a more holistic understanding.
Further research integrating these models holds promise for unraveling the complexities of rhythm perception and generation.