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J van der Werff^1,2, Andrea Ravignani^3,4,5, Yannick Jadoul^3,4

¹Comparative Bioacoustics Group, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Wundtlaan 1, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. jelle.vanderwerff@uniroma1.it.

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Summary

Thebeat is a new Python package designed for analyzing temporal sequences and rhythms in behavioral science and bioacoustics. It simplifies the creation, visualization, and analysis of temporal data for researchers.

Keywords:

Acoustics Bioacoustics Music Python Rhythm Timing

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Area of Science:

Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
Bioacoustics
Computational Neuroscience

Background:

Researchers in behavioral science and bioacoustics often require specialized tools for analyzing temporal sequences and rhythms.
Existing methods for temporal data analysis can be complex and time-consuming to implement.
There is a need for accessible, flexible, and integrated software solutions to facilitate timing research.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce thebeat, a novel Python package for the analysis of temporal sequences and rhythms.
To provide researchers with a user-friendly tool for generating experimental stimuli and analyzing temporal data.
To establish a foundation for standardized methods in timing research through an open-source platform.

Main Methods:

Thebeat package offers functions for generating experimental stimuli, sequences, sounds, and trials.
It includes tools for calculating common rhythmic measures, such as interval ratios.
Visualization capabilities include generating plots like circular histograms.

Main Results:

Thebeat enables the creation and analysis of temporal data with simple code, saving researchers time.
The package facilitates the generation of experimental stimuli and the calculation of rhythmic measures.
It integrates seamlessly with the broader Python ecosystem for custom script development.

Conclusions:

Thebeat provides a robust and flexible foundation for temporal sequence and rhythm analysis.
Its design caters to both novice and expert programmers, promoting wider adoption in research.
The package supports the development and integration of standardized methods in timing research across various scientific fields.