BACKGROUND Musical hallucinations(MH)involve the false perception of music in the absence of external stimuli which links with different etiologies.The pathomechanisms of MH encompass various conditions.The etiologica...BACKGROUND Musical hallucinations(MH)involve the false perception of music in the absence of external stimuli which links with different etiologies.The pathomechanisms of MH encompass various conditions.The etiological classification of MH is of particular importance and offers valuable insights to understand MH,and further to develop the effective treatment of MH.Over the recent decades,more MH cases have been reported,revealing newly identified medical and psychiatric causes of MH.Functional imaging studies reveal that MH activates a wide array of brain regions.An up-to-date analysis on MH,especially on MH comorbid psychiatric conditions is warranted.AIM To propose a new classification of MH;to study the age and gender differences of MH in mental disorders;and neuropathology of MH.METHODS Literatures searches were conducted using keywords such as“music hallucination,”“music hallucination and mental illness,”“music hallucination and gender difference,”and“music hallucination and psychiatric disease”in the databases of PubMed,Google Scholar,and Web of Science.MH cases were collected and categorized based on their etiologies.The t-test and ANOVA were employed(P<0.05)to compare the age differences of MH different etiological groups.Function neuroimaging studies of neural networks regulating MH and their possible molecular mechanisms were discussed.RESULTS Among the 357 yielded publications,294 MH cases were collected.The average age of MH cases was 67.9 years,with a predominance of females(66.8%females vs 33.2%males).MH was classified into eight groups based on their etiological mechanisms.Statistical analysis of MH cases indicates varying associations with psychiatric diagnoses.CONCLUSION We carried out a more comprehensive review of MH studies.For the first time according to our knowledge,we demonstrated the psychiatric conditions linked and/or associated with MH from statistical,biological and molecular point of view.展开更多
局部放电是衡量电力设备绝缘状态的重要指标,局放检测需要解决局放源定位问题。多重信号分类(multiple signal classification,MUSIC)采用全向天线作为接收阵列,可实现多源信号的超分辨率空间谱估计,但要求高信号采样率,且在低信噪比情...局部放电是衡量电力设备绝缘状态的重要指标,局放检测需要解决局放源定位问题。多重信号分类(multiple signal classification,MUSIC)采用全向天线作为接收阵列,可实现多源信号的超分辨率空间谱估计,但要求高信号采样率,且在低信噪比情况下抗干扰能力不足。为此,提出基于弧形阵列的Dir(directional)-MUSIC算法,采用定向天线接收信号的强度信息,实现低信噪比下的局放源波达方向估计。设计了接收局放信号的Vivaldi天线阵列,并在不同信噪比下对算法的有效性进行仿真验证。结果表明:在低信噪比-10 dB来波方向5°下角度误差为0.14°,优于MUSIC算法;阵列在信噪比10 dB,测向范围[-80°,80°]内定位均方根误差小于1.5°。证明了基于弧形阵列的Dir-MUSIC算法有效提高了局放定位精度,且对噪声具有良好的鲁棒性,具有用于局放检测的潜力。展开更多
Background: Dementia is a condition with progressive cognitive dysfunction and manifestation of both behavioral and psychosocial symptoms. Non-pharmacological measures such as music therapy are gaining importance sinc...Background: Dementia is a condition with progressive cognitive dysfunction and manifestation of both behavioral and psychosocial symptoms. Non-pharmacological measures such as music therapy are gaining importance since efficacy and safety of people with dementia have been questionable for pharmacological measures. Patient’s response to music is persistent even in the later stage of dementia. Aim: This rapid review aims to identify, analyze, evaluate, and summarize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of music-based therapeutic interventions among people with dementia. Method: CINAHL Cochrane Library, internet websites of rapid review producers, and reference lists were searched to identify articles for inclusion. Two reviewers independently screened the literature search results. Effectiveness, music-based therapeutic intervention, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, systematic review and systematic review with meta-analysis terms were used to abstract data from included studies. Main Findings: 11 SRs and SRs with meta-analysis were reviewed which revealed positive effect of music therapy on five major outcomes with 9 studies effect on behavioral outcome, 6 studies with positive effect on psychosocial outcome reducing anxiety, 6 with improved cognition, 1 study revealed with improved quality of life and 1 study revealed effect on physiological outcomes. Conclusion: Music therapy has positive effect on treatment of dementia but further studies with larger sample size and specified to single intervention should be conducted to provide generalisable and precise results on this topic.展开更多
超声波检测方法在电力设备绝缘状态检测定位中应用广泛。针对局部放电超声测向MUSIC算法存在的采样率要求高、计算复杂度大等不足,提出基于定向超声阵列信号强度信息的定向多重信号分类(directional multiple signal classification,Dir...超声波检测方法在电力设备绝缘状态检测定位中应用广泛。针对局部放电超声测向MUSIC算法存在的采样率要求高、计算复杂度大等不足,提出基于定向超声阵列信号强度信息的定向多重信号分类(directional multiple signal classification,Dir-MUSIC)算法。在阐述该算法理论模型和应用条件基础上,针对均匀圆盘超声阵列,仿真研究了不同增益方向图主瓣宽度、不同信噪比条件下Dir-MUSIC算法的测向精度。仿真结果表明8阵元阵列在-5 dB信噪比、方向图主瓣宽度为90°~120°时测向精度最高,均方根误差小于2°。最后基于研制的微型机电系统麦克风(microelectro-mechanical system,MEMS)定向超声阵列进行了测向试验,结果表明8阵元圆盘超声阵列测向均方根误差最小为2.76°,测向标准差最小为2.72°,验证了Dir-MUSIC算法的有效性与准确性。展开更多
This study explores the application of the contextual teaching method in Sichuan folk song education and its impact on students’musical expressiveness.By incorporating contextual teaching methods in music classes,thi...This study explores the application of the contextual teaching method in Sichuan folk song education and its impact on students’musical expressiveness.By incorporating contextual teaching methods in music classes,this research investigates the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing students’understanding of Sichuan folk songs and improving their musical expressiveness and emotional expression.A mixed-method research approach is employed,utilizing classroom observations,questionnaires,interviews,and statistical analysis to assess the practical outcomes of contextual teaching in folk song education.展开更多
Music is a universal language that resonates(产生共鸣)with people from all walks of life.If you are a music enthusiast,there is a special place you must visit-Kulangsu Island in Xiamen.Kulangsu Island is not just a de...Music is a universal language that resonates(产生共鸣)with people from all walks of life.If you are a music enthusiast,there is a special place you must visit-Kulangsu Island in Xiamen.Kulangsu Island is not just a destination;it is also a world deeply connected with music,making it an absolute must-visit for music lovers.展开更多
From the perspective of linguistic musicology,this paper discusses the musical features of Yulinling:Farewell in Autumn,a representative work of Yong Liu,a famous lyricist of the Song Dynasty.Through a systematic anal...From the perspective of linguistic musicology,this paper discusses the musical features of Yulinling:Farewell in Autumn,a representative work of Yong Liu,a famous lyricist of the Song Dynasty.Through a systematic analysis of the core elements of the poem,such as rhyme,timbre,key,and rhythm,it reveals the intrinsic connection between poetry and music and proposes a new way of thinking about the modern interpretation of ancient poetic songs.This paper not only enriches the understanding of Yong Liu’s works but also provides new theoretical support for modern music education of classical poetry.In addition,this paper explores the practical application value of poetic musicality analysis in cultural inheritance and modern adaptation of classical poems,providing new insights into the contemporary inheritance of cultural heritage.展开更多
This paper presents a Descriptive Translation Study(DTS)analysis of the Chinese translation of the French musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet,titled Roméo et Juliette:de la Haineàl’Amour.Romeo and Juliet...This paper presents a Descriptive Translation Study(DTS)analysis of the Chinese translation of the French musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet,titled Roméo et Juliette:de la Haineàl’Amour.Romeo and Juliet,a timeless play by Shakespeare,has captivated audiences since its premiere in 1597 and has been adapted into various forms,including stage productions,films,musicals,and operas.The focus of this study is to analyze the Chinese translation of the French musical adaptation from a DTS perspective.DTS is an approach that aims to understand the translation process and its reception in the target culture.By examining language choices,cultural references,and adaptation strategies,this study seeks to shed light on how the Chinese translation of the French musical functions within the target culture and influences the reception and interpretation of the source text.This analysis is expected to gain insights into the challenges and strategies employed in translating a musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet into Chinese.The findings of this study will contribute to the field of translation studies and provide a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in the translation of musical works.展开更多
How can music be a modus of accomplishing what Husserl calls“a radical,skeptical epochē”,that is,a way of refraining from judgment about all that is to be known?In order to answer the question,we have to first subm...How can music be a modus of accomplishing what Husserl calls“a radical,skeptical epochē”,that is,a way of refraining from judgment about all that is to be known?In order to answer the question,we have to first submit music itself to the act of epochē.This will allow us to get free from the widespread opinion that music is only an art,and to understand it in a broad sense,namely as a sphere of Being.This sphere is founded on the tone which,on its part,is thinkable not as an expression of the number(as in the Pythagorean tradition)or a medium for voicing,supplementing,or accompanying words,but as a primary essence enabling us to reach the truth of Being in a direct and immediate way.Hence,music provides an advantage for the one who chooses it as a way of accomplishing epochē.In providing immediate access to the truth of all thinkable things and of Being itself,it releases him from the necessity to cover any distance to it by passing through concepts,notions,and ideas in relation to which he is required to exercise the discipline of epochē.展开更多
The YDT1625-11 microphone andTeyuer wall-screen type stereomusical system is made by the BeijingKing Cat Acoustics Equipment Factory withmulti-patent technology. It is noted for itsthinness, full range of frequency ba...The YDT1625-11 microphone andTeyuer wall-screen type stereomusical system is made by the BeijingKing Cat Acoustics Equipment Factory withmulti-patent technology. It is noted for itsthinness, full range of frequency bands, andlow distortion The super-thin geontetric form offersconvenience for users. The frequency bandscover a wide acoustic field from low to highfrequencies. The distortion is lower than theinternational first step index, favourable forthe design and manufacture of the acousticsystem. The fine driving system raises therigidity of the diaphragm, the value of dynamicand the radiating conditions of excitationsource.展开更多
Within the field of music education, there is a need of approaching the holistic view of musical experience from different angles. Therefore, the aim of this article is to investigate the phenomenon of multi-dimension...Within the field of music education, there is a need of approaching the holistic view of musical experience from different angles. Therefore, the aim of this article is to investigate the phenomenon of multi-dimensional musical experience from a life-world-phenomenological perspective and indicate its benefits to music education. The analysis is informed by Dufrenne＇s philosophical writings regarding the phenomenology of aesthetic experience and also draws on Merleau-Ponty, Heidegger, interpreted by Benson and Ford, together with Schutz. These philosophers provide tools for understanding musical experience from a bodily, existential, and sociological perspective, and their complementary ideas about being and learning can be applied to musical experience in the first case and secondly its influences for music educational praxis. Firstly, the concept of lived music is defined through a discussion of dimensions of musical experience; the phenomenology of aesthetic experience; the use of several senses; the heard and the hear-able; apperception; and musical dwelling. Then, the sharing of experience in musical dwelling and its relevance to the concept of imagination is highlighted. I will also emphasize the importance of the view of human beings as holistic bodily subjects. Finally, the article includes a discussion regarding the implications of a life-world-phenomenological view of musical experience to music education.展开更多
The aim of this paper is to create an interface for humanrobot interaction. Specifically, musical performance parameters （i. e. vibrato expression） of the Waseda Flutist Robot No. 4 Refined IV （WF-4RIV） are to be ...The aim of this paper is to create an interface for humanrobot interaction. Specifically, musical performance parameters （i. e. vibrato expression） of the Waseda Flutist Robot No. 4 Refined IV （WF-4RIV） are to be manipulated. This research focused on enabling the WF-4RIV to interact with human players （musicians） in a natu- ral way. In this paper, as the first approach, a vision processing algorithm, which is able to track the 3Dorientation and position of a musical instrument, was developed. In particular, the robot acquires image data through two catneras attached to its head. Using color histogram matching and a particle filter, the position of the musician＇s hands on the inset are tracked. Analysis of this data determines orientation and location of the iustnment. These pa- rameters are mapped to manipulate the musical expression of the WF- 4RIV, more specifically sound vibrato and volume values. The authors present preliminary experiments to determine if the robot may dynamically change musical parameters while interacting with a human player （i.e. vibrato etc. ）. From the experirnental results, they may confirm the feasibility of the interaction during the performance, although further research must be carried out to consider the physical constraints of the flutist robot.展开更多
Background:Musical perception requires a host of skills.Instrumental musicians place greater emphasis on motor coordination,whereas vocal musicians rehearse vocal sounds.The study explored the differential advantages ...Background:Musical perception requires a host of skills.Instrumental musicians place greater emphasis on motor coordination,whereas vocal musicians rehearse vocal sounds.The study explored the differential advantages of musical background on binaural integration and interaction in musicians(instrumentalists,vocalists)and compared them with age-matched non-musicians.Methods:Eight six participants aged 20e40 y with normal hearing sensitivity were subjected to binaural tests using a standard group comparison research design.The participants were segregated into three groups e Group 1 included instrumentalists(n?26,mean age:17.73±2.83 y),while Group 2 and Group 3 consisted of vocalists(n?30,mean age:19.30±2.47 y)and non-musicians(n?30,mean age:18.20±3.02 y)respectively.The binaural processes namely integration(Dichotic syllable test,DST;and virtual acoustic space identification-VASI)and interaction(Interaural difference thresholds for time and level:ITD&ILD),were administered on all the participants.Results:Statistical analyses showed the main effect of musicianship.Bonferroni pair-wise test revealed that the musicians(instrumentalists and vocalists)outperformed(p<0.05)non-musicians in all the tests.The differential advantage of the musical background was seen on the binaural integration test with instrumentalists performing better in the VASI test compared to vocalists,and vice-versa for DST.No difference was observed in interaction tasks(ITD&ILD)between vocalists and instrumentalists(p>0.05).Conclusion:Musical background-induced differential advantages can be reasonably noted in the binaural skills of instrumentalists and vocalists(compared to non-musicians).展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Musical hallucinations(MH)involve the false perception of music in the absence of external stimuli which links with different etiologies.The pathomechanisms of MH encompass various conditions.The etiological classification of MH is of particular importance and offers valuable insights to understand MH,and further to develop the effective treatment of MH.Over the recent decades,more MH cases have been reported,revealing newly identified medical and psychiatric causes of MH.Functional imaging studies reveal that MH activates a wide array of brain regions.An up-to-date analysis on MH,especially on MH comorbid psychiatric conditions is warranted.AIM To propose a new classification of MH;to study the age and gender differences of MH in mental disorders;and neuropathology of MH.METHODS Literatures searches were conducted using keywords such as“music hallucination,”“music hallucination and mental illness,”“music hallucination and gender difference,”and“music hallucination and psychiatric disease”in the databases of PubMed,Google Scholar,and Web of Science.MH cases were collected and categorized based on their etiologies.The t-test and ANOVA were employed(P<0.05)to compare the age differences of MH different etiological groups.Function neuroimaging studies of neural networks regulating MH and their possible molecular mechanisms were discussed.RESULTS Among the 357 yielded publications,294 MH cases were collected.The average age of MH cases was 67.9 years,with a predominance of females(66.8%females vs 33.2%males).MH was classified into eight groups based on their etiological mechanisms.Statistical analysis of MH cases indicates varying associations with psychiatric diagnoses.CONCLUSION We carried out a more comprehensive review of MH studies.For the first time according to our knowledge,we demonstrated the psychiatric conditions linked and/or associated with MH from statistical,biological and molecular point of view.
文摘局部放电是衡量电力设备绝缘状态的重要指标,局放检测需要解决局放源定位问题。多重信号分类(multiple signal classification,MUSIC)采用全向天线作为接收阵列,可实现多源信号的超分辨率空间谱估计,但要求高信号采样率,且在低信噪比情况下抗干扰能力不足。为此,提出基于弧形阵列的Dir(directional)-MUSIC算法,采用定向天线接收信号的强度信息,实现低信噪比下的局放源波达方向估计。设计了接收局放信号的Vivaldi天线阵列,并在不同信噪比下对算法的有效性进行仿真验证。结果表明:在低信噪比-10 dB来波方向5°下角度误差为0.14°,优于MUSIC算法;阵列在信噪比10 dB,测向范围[-80°,80°]内定位均方根误差小于1.5°。证明了基于弧形阵列的Dir-MUSIC算法有效提高了局放定位精度,且对噪声具有良好的鲁棒性,具有用于局放检测的潜力。
文摘Background: Dementia is a condition with progressive cognitive dysfunction and manifestation of both behavioral and psychosocial symptoms. Non-pharmacological measures such as music therapy are gaining importance since efficacy and safety of people with dementia have been questionable for pharmacological measures. Patient’s response to music is persistent even in the later stage of dementia. Aim: This rapid review aims to identify, analyze, evaluate, and summarize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of music-based therapeutic interventions among people with dementia. Method: CINAHL Cochrane Library, internet websites of rapid review producers, and reference lists were searched to identify articles for inclusion. Two reviewers independently screened the literature search results. Effectiveness, music-based therapeutic intervention, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, systematic review and systematic review with meta-analysis terms were used to abstract data from included studies. Main Findings: 11 SRs and SRs with meta-analysis were reviewed which revealed positive effect of music therapy on five major outcomes with 9 studies effect on behavioral outcome, 6 studies with positive effect on psychosocial outcome reducing anxiety, 6 with improved cognition, 1 study revealed with improved quality of life and 1 study revealed effect on physiological outcomes. Conclusion: Music therapy has positive effect on treatment of dementia but further studies with larger sample size and specified to single intervention should be conducted to provide generalisable and precise results on this topic.
文摘This study explores the application of the contextual teaching method in Sichuan folk song education and its impact on students’musical expressiveness.By incorporating contextual teaching methods in music classes,this research investigates the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing students’understanding of Sichuan folk songs and improving their musical expressiveness and emotional expression.A mixed-method research approach is employed,utilizing classroom observations,questionnaires,interviews,and statistical analysis to assess the practical outcomes of contextual teaching in folk song education.
文摘Music is a universal language that resonates(产生共鸣)with people from all walks of life.If you are a music enthusiast,there is a special place you must visit-Kulangsu Island in Xiamen.Kulangsu Island is not just a destination;it is also a world deeply connected with music,making it an absolute must-visit for music lovers.
基金2021 Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Research Youth Fund Project“Research on Chinese Classical Poetry and Ballads”Phased Results Perspectives of Linguistic Musicology(1912-2012)(21YJC760077)。
文摘From the perspective of linguistic musicology,this paper discusses the musical features of Yulinling:Farewell in Autumn,a representative work of Yong Liu,a famous lyricist of the Song Dynasty.Through a systematic analysis of the core elements of the poem,such as rhyme,timbre,key,and rhythm,it reveals the intrinsic connection between poetry and music and proposes a new way of thinking about the modern interpretation of ancient poetic songs.This paper not only enriches the understanding of Yong Liu’s works but also provides new theoretical support for modern music education of classical poetry.In addition,this paper explores the practical application value of poetic musicality analysis in cultural inheritance and modern adaptation of classical poems,providing new insights into the contemporary inheritance of cultural heritage.
文摘This paper presents a Descriptive Translation Study(DTS)analysis of the Chinese translation of the French musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet,titled Roméo et Juliette:de la Haineàl’Amour.Romeo and Juliet,a timeless play by Shakespeare,has captivated audiences since its premiere in 1597 and has been adapted into various forms,including stage productions,films,musicals,and operas.The focus of this study is to analyze the Chinese translation of the French musical adaptation from a DTS perspective.DTS is an approach that aims to understand the translation process and its reception in the target culture.By examining language choices,cultural references,and adaptation strategies,this study seeks to shed light on how the Chinese translation of the French musical functions within the target culture and influences the reception and interpretation of the source text.This analysis is expected to gain insights into the challenges and strategies employed in translating a musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet into Chinese.The findings of this study will contribute to the field of translation studies and provide a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in the translation of musical works.
基金financial support of the Scientific Research Fund attached to the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science within the framework of scientific project No.10/6,15.12.2016“Contemporary musical composition,theory and philosophy”.
文摘How can music be a modus of accomplishing what Husserl calls“a radical,skeptical epochē”,that is,a way of refraining from judgment about all that is to be known?In order to answer the question,we have to first submit music itself to the act of epochē.This will allow us to get free from the widespread opinion that music is only an art,and to understand it in a broad sense,namely as a sphere of Being.This sphere is founded on the tone which,on its part,is thinkable not as an expression of the number(as in the Pythagorean tradition)or a medium for voicing,supplementing,or accompanying words,but as a primary essence enabling us to reach the truth of Being in a direct and immediate way.Hence,music provides an advantage for the one who chooses it as a way of accomplishing epochē.In providing immediate access to the truth of all thinkable things and of Being itself,it releases him from the necessity to cover any distance to it by passing through concepts,notions,and ideas in relation to which he is required to exercise the discipline of epochē.
文摘The YDT1625-11 microphone andTeyuer wall-screen type stereomusical system is made by the BeijingKing Cat Acoustics Equipment Factory withmulti-patent technology. It is noted for itsthinness, full range of frequency bands, andlow distortion The super-thin geontetric form offersconvenience for users. The frequency bandscover a wide acoustic field from low to highfrequencies. The distortion is lower than theinternational first step index, favourable forthe design and manufacture of the acousticsystem. The fine driving system raises therigidity of the diaphragm, the value of dynamicand the radiating conditions of excitationsource.
文摘Within the field of music education, there is a need of approaching the holistic view of musical experience from different angles. Therefore, the aim of this article is to investigate the phenomenon of multi-dimensional musical experience from a life-world-phenomenological perspective and indicate its benefits to music education. The analysis is informed by Dufrenne＇s philosophical writings regarding the phenomenology of aesthetic experience and also draws on Merleau-Ponty, Heidegger, interpreted by Benson and Ford, together with Schutz. These philosophers provide tools for understanding musical experience from a bodily, existential, and sociological perspective, and their complementary ideas about being and learning can be applied to musical experience in the first case and secondly its influences for music educational praxis. Firstly, the concept of lived music is defined through a discussion of dimensions of musical experience; the phenomenology of aesthetic experience; the use of several senses; the heard and the hear-able; apperception; and musical dwelling. Then, the sharing of experience in musical dwelling and its relevance to the concept of imagination is highlighted. I will also emphasize the importance of the view of human beings as holistic bodily subjects. Finally, the article includes a discussion regarding the implications of a life-world-phenomenological view of musical experience to music education.
文摘The aim of this paper is to create an interface for humanrobot interaction. Specifically, musical performance parameters （i. e. vibrato expression） of the Waseda Flutist Robot No. 4 Refined IV （WF-4RIV） are to be manipulated. This research focused on enabling the WF-4RIV to interact with human players （musicians） in a natu- ral way. In this paper, as the first approach, a vision processing algorithm, which is able to track the 3Dorientation and position of a musical instrument, was developed. In particular, the robot acquires image data through two catneras attached to its head. Using color histogram matching and a particle filter, the position of the musician＇s hands on the inset are tracked. Analysis of this data determines orientation and location of the iustnment. These pa- rameters are mapped to manipulate the musical expression of the WF- 4RIV, more specifically sound vibrato and volume values. The authors present preliminary experiments to determine if the robot may dynamically change musical parameters while interacting with a human player （i.e. vibrato etc. ）. From the experirnental results, they may confirm the feasibility of the interaction during the performance, although further research must be carried out to consider the physical constraints of the flutist robot.
文摘Background:Musical perception requires a host of skills.Instrumental musicians place greater emphasis on motor coordination,whereas vocal musicians rehearse vocal sounds.The study explored the differential advantages of musical background on binaural integration and interaction in musicians(instrumentalists,vocalists)and compared them with age-matched non-musicians.Methods:Eight six participants aged 20e40 y with normal hearing sensitivity were subjected to binaural tests using a standard group comparison research design.The participants were segregated into three groups e Group 1 included instrumentalists(n?26,mean age:17.73±2.83 y),while Group 2 and Group 3 consisted of vocalists(n?30,mean age:19.30±2.47 y)and non-musicians(n?30,mean age:18.20±3.02 y)respectively.The binaural processes namely integration(Dichotic syllable test,DST;and virtual acoustic space identification-VASI)and interaction(Interaural difference thresholds for time and level:ITD&ILD),were administered on all the participants.Results:Statistical analyses showed the main effect of musicianship.Bonferroni pair-wise test revealed that the musicians(instrumentalists and vocalists)outperformed(p<0.05)non-musicians in all the tests.The differential advantage of the musical background was seen on the binaural integration test with instrumentalists performing better in the VASI test compared to vocalists,and vice-versa for DST.No difference was observed in interaction tasks(ITD&ILD)between vocalists and instrumentalists(p>0.05).Conclusion:Musical background-induced differential advantages can be reasonably noted in the binaural skills of instrumentalists and vocalists(compared to non-musicians).
