Singing with a Human vs. an Artificial Partner
Author Information
Author(s): Nishiyama Rina, Nonaka Tetsushi
Primary Institution: Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
Hypothesis
Can a singer's coordination patterns differ when singing with an unseen human partner versus an unseen artificial partner?
Conclusion
Participants synchronized their singing behavior more with a human partner than with an artificial partner, indicating distinct dynamics between the two.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants exhibited greater similarity in singing dynamics with a human partner compared to an artificial partner.
- Anticipatory synchronization was more pronounced when singing with a human partner.
- Participants were more synchronized with the human partner despite the human's tempo fluctuations.
Takeaway
The study shows that people sing better with a real human than with a computer-generated voice, even if the computer keeps a steady beat.
Methodology
Cross-correlation and Granger causality analyses were used to compare the singing dynamics between participants and their partners.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the homogeneity of the participant demographics.
Limitations
The study involved a small sample size of university students, all of whom were female.
Participant Demographics
Seven female university students with experience in group singing, average age 22.9.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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