Musical learning and language development

Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2003 Nov:999:397-401. doi: 10.1196/annals.1284.050.

Abstract

How do infant learners acquire structure, given complex environments? In this chapter, we consider the role played by statistical learning-tracking patterns in the environment-in the acquisition of language and music. The results from a series of experiments suggest that similar learning mechanisms may operate in both domains, but that these mechanisms are also influenced by domain-specific perceptual biases and input structure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / growth & development*
  • Brain / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Language Development*
  • Learning / physiology*
  • Music*