Form and Function in Human Song
Current Biology • Vol/Iss. 28 • Elsevier Ltd. • • Published In • Pages: 356-368 •
By Mehr, Samuel A., Singh, Manvir, York, Hunter, Glowacki, Luke , Krasnow, Max M.
Hypothesis
Contextual and musical features will aid people in accurately identifying song functions.
Note
Contextual features include: 1) number of singers, 2) gender of singer(s), and 3) number of instruments. The authors defined musical features of the song to be: 1) melodic complexity, 2) rhythmic complexity, 3) tempo, 4) steady beat, 5) arousal, 6) valence, and 7) pleasantness. Neither contextual nor musical features were able to fully explain song function ratings.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Regression | Partially Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Contextual Song Features | Independent | Musical Instruments, Gender Roles And Issues |
| Music Song Features | Independent | Music, Musical Instruments |
| Song Function Ratings | Dependent | Music |