Is There a Central Brain Area for HearingMelodies and Speech Cues?

Previous studies have suggested a particular hotspot in the brain might be responsible for perceiving pitch, but auditory neuroscientists are still debating whether this "pitch center" actually exists. A review article discusses a recent study claiming the pitch center may not exist after all, or may not be located where research has suggested.

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