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ERIC Number: EJ391377
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Why Are We Musical? Speculations on the Evolutionary Plausibility of Musical Behavior.
Hodges, Donald A.
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n99 p7-22 Win 1989
Attempts to provide a plausible theory of music's evolutionary development. Speculates that music may have provided survival benefits by helping establish mother/infant bonds, by aiding in the acquisition of knowledge, by providing a unique way of knowing, and by playing important roles in social organization. (LS)
Descriptors: Ability, Attachment Behavior, Evolution, Language Acquisition, Music, Music Appreciation, Parent Child Relationship, Social Attitudes, Social Behavior, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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