J Korean Soc Laryngol Phoniatr Logoped.  2023 Dec;34(3):79-83. 10.22469/jkslp.2023.34.3.79.

A Short Review About Tone Deaf

• Kim CS

• KMID: 2549899
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22469/jkslp.2023.34.3.79

Abstract

To become skilled in singing, one needs the ability to accurately perceive music and the capacity to vocalize it. Recognition of music can be distinguished by the perception of pitch and rhythm. Pitch perception is often determined by genetics and neurological differences, whereas rhythm perception is influenced more by environmental factors than genetics. Tone deafness, or amusia, can stem from difficulties in perceiving pitch or from an inability to sing despite accurate pitch perception, known specifically as “purely vocal tone deafness.” This condition involves a disconnect between perception and the act of singing. And this can also arise from problems in the memory of perceived musical notes. Tone deafness not only affects musical abilities but also impacts language processing and communication.

Keyword

Tone deafness; Amusia; Genetics; Neuroscience of music; Communication; 음치; 선청성 음치; 유전학; 음악의 신경생리학; 의사소통