Evolution of Music and Language

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What type of waves are used to represent the basic qualities of sound waves?

  • Triangle waves
  • Square waves
  • Sine waves (correct)
  • Sawtooth waves

Which lobe of the brain analyzes musical sounds for meaning?

  • Frontal lobe
  • Left temporal lobe
  • Occipital lobe
  • Right temporal lobe (correct)

What type of sounds cause damage if they are louder than 100 dB over a prolonged time?

  • Sounds with frequencies above 10 kHz
  • Sounds louder than 100 dB over a prolonged time cause damage regardless of frequency (correct)
  • Sounds with frequencies between 5 kHz and 10 kHz
  • Sounds with frequencies below 20 Hz

What is suggested as a potential protolanguage for hominin ancestors in the text?

<p>Music (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of music according to the text?

<p>To regulate emotions and affect the emotions of others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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