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Our research

Our research

The center is organized around four research subjects:

  • Perception centered around music perception and cognition
  • Action, led by Peter Vuust (PI, Director): centered around the processing of musical rhythms and the interaction between rhythm and motor behavior
  • Emotion, led by Morten Kringelbach (PI): centered around the relationship between music and emotions, and how and why music brings pleasure
  • Learning, led by Elvira Brattico (PI): centered around the effect of music training, expertise and individual traits