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Dynamics of the tuning process between singers

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We present a dynamical model describing a predictable human behavior like the tuning process between singers. The purpose, inspired in physiological and behavioral grounds of human beings, is sensitive to all Fourier spectrum of each sound emitted and it contemplates an asymmetric coupling between individuals. We have recorded several tuning exercises and we have confronted the experimental evidence with the results of the model finding a very well agreement between calculated and experimental sonograms.

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  1. Centro Atómico Bariloche, Avda Bustillo km 9.5, 8400, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina

    R. Urteaga

  2. Facultad de Ingeniería Química and Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santiago del Estero, 2829 3000, Santa Fe, Argentina

    P. G. Bolcatto

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Received: 28 August 2004, Published online: 5 November 2004

PACS:

43.66.Ba Models and theories of auditory processes - 43.75.Cd Music perception and cognition - 43.75.Rs Singing

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Urteaga, R., Bolcatto, P.G. Dynamics of the tuning process between singers. Eur. Phys. J. B 41, 569–573 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjb/e2004-00350-3

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