MUSIC AND COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

作     者：Mao Yitao Xu Li 

作者机构：Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck SurgeryInstitute of OtologyThe Second Xiangya HospitalCentral South University School of Rehabilitation and Communication SciencesOhio University 

出 版 物：《Journal of Otology》 (中华耳科学杂志（英文版）)

年 卷 期：2013年第8卷第1期

页      面：32-38页

学科分类：1003[医学-口腔医学] 1002[医学-临床医学] 100213[医学-耳鼻咽喉科学] 10[医学] 

基　　金：supported by Grant No.CX2012B101 from Scientific Innovation Fund of Hunan Province Grant No.201206370106 from China State Scholarship Fund 

主　　题：Music perception vocal singing cochlear implants 

摘      要：Currently, most people with modern multichannel cochlear implant systems can understand speech in qui-et environment very well. However, studies in recent decades reported a lack of satisfaction in music percep-tion with cochlear implants. This article reviews the literature on music ability of cochlear implant users by presenting a systematic outline of the capabilities and limitations of cochlear implant recipients with regard to their music perception as well as production. The review also evaluates the similarities and differences be-tween electric hearing and acoustic hearing regarding music perception. We summarize the research results in terms of the individual components of music (e.g., rhythm, pitch, and timbre). Finally, we briefly intro-duce the vocal singing of prelingually-deafened children with cochlear implants as evaluated by acoustic measures.