Music to just about everyone’s ears
Statistical analysis finds globally shared rhythms, pitch changes, instrumentation
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WORLD MUSIC Researchers have identified 18 features that characterize many musical performances around the world, including by this brass band accompanying a dance and performance troupe during a religious fiesta in Peru. Many of music’s common features involve group performance and dancing.
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