Impact of noise and musical interference on pitch matching accuracy in trained singers and untrained individuals
by Dean-Claytor, Ashli N., M.S., UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA, 2008, 87 pages; 1452366

Abstract:

Pitch matching accuracy given varying types of musical interference (four types of chords) and noise was investigated in 20 trained singers (TS) and 20 untrained young adults (UT). Results indicated that gender was not a factor in pitch matching ability. TS showed significantly better pitch matching skills than UT across all conditions. Individual performances for UT were highly variable. Therefore, untrained participants were divided into two groups: 10 untrained accurate (UA) and 10 untrained inaccurate (UI). Comparison of TS to UA revealed significant differences between groups and across conditions with no significant interaction. Compared to vocal matching of target tones immediately following stimulus presentation, pitch matching accuracy was significantly reduced given musical chord and noise interference unless the target tone was presented in the musical chord. A direct relationship between pitch discrimination and pitch matching abilities was revealed.

 
AdviserJulie M. Estis
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
SourceMAI/ 46-05, p. , May 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsSpeech therapy
Publication Number1452366
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