a medical device used to look at brain activity

used for memory of music, musical experiences and contexts

the frequency of a note (high or low)

a sympathetic vibration in response to the original

parts of the ear that receive sound waves

used for perception and analysis of tones.

used for movement accuracy such as playing an instrument

connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain

uncomfortable or dangerous interval

the sound of 2 or more notes playing at the same time

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The Music Instinct

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1
neurons
the study of the human brain
brain cells
duration or length of sound
a woodwind instrument from Afghanistan
2
F.M.R.I.
for music rescues intellect
the study of the human brain
details of a sound wave
a medical device used to look at brain activity
3
prefrontal cortex
creation of expectation. surprise or satisfaction
used to make decisions
the front part of the brain
all of the above
4
vibration
ear drum
echo
wiggling
the details of a sound wave
5
synapse
the space between the neurons
brain cells
a short version of a book
the noise you make when you click your fingers
6
hippocampus
school grounds
used for memory of music, musical experiences and contexts
a large mammal from Africa
creation of expectation, surpise and satisfaction
7
pitch
all of the above
the tune
the frequency of a note (high or low)
throw the ball
8
Your brain on music
can connect to your deep emotions
can make you feel good
can make you smarter
all of the above
9
overtone
a sympathetic vibration in response to the original
all of the above
another word for tuba
a prism of light
10
consonant
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all of the above
pleasing or safe interval
your inner voice
11
timbre
trees grown for music instruments
a percussion instrument
type or quality of sound
the tune of a song
12
stirrup & cochlea
horseback riding equipment
all of the above
percussion instruments
parts of the ear that receive sound waves
13
tempo
the speed of the music
a pleasing or safe interval
loud or soft
a building for worship
14
interval
google search
the speed of music
relationship between the notes
space between the neurons
15
bone flute
from the Ice Age
40,000 years ago
all of the above
made from mammoth ivory
16
rhythm
duration or length of sound
clapping
the tune
speed of the music
17
auditory cortex
emotional reaction to music
a part of the inner ear
used for perception and analysis of tones.
used for reading music, watching concerts
18
cerebellum
used for memory of music
a smart person
used for movement accuracy such as playing an instrument
all of the above
19
nucleus accumbens
a baby
the correct answer
memory of music, experiences and contexts
emotional reaction to music
20
corpus callosum
deep emotion
a zombie
synapse
connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain
21
dissonant
loud or soft
uncomfortable or dangerous interval
safe haven
the relationship between the notes
22
harmony
the sound of 2 or more notes playing at the same time
the quality or type of sound
details of a sound wave
loud or soft
23
neuroscience
details of a sound wave
high strung person
brain cells
the study of the human brain
24
music
all of the above
playing instruments
singing
organized sound with intention
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melody
the overtones series
the tune
the duration of sound
a string instrument from the ice age

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