ERIC Number: EJ1253692
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jun
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-8755-1233
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Infant Music Development and Music Experiences: A Literature Review
Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, v38 n3 p9-17 Jun 2020
Each infant is born with music potential, and early exposure to music and social music interactions may positively affect music development. Researchers have found that infants perceive music, attend to music, respond to music, and engage in social music interactions. Caregivers may enhance their music practices by deepening their infant music development understanding. This literature review includes information about infant development, music perception and preference, music responses, and music-making with caregivers. With the intention of providing insights and practical suggestions that may inform interactions between infants and caregivers (such as parents, guardians, and music educators), the purpose of this literature review was to synthesize research on the topic of infant music development and music experiences. Recommendations for caregivers and music educators are discussed.
Descriptors: Infants, Music, Child Development, Responses, Music Activities, Preferences, Prenatal Influences, Perinatal Influences, Language Acquisition, Neurological Organization, Cultural Influences, Music Education, Motion, Oral Language, Caregiver Child Relationship
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Language: English
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