Music Acquisition is a

theory A theory is a rational type of abstract thinking about a phenomenon, or the results of such thinking. The process of contemplative and rational thinking is often associated with such processes as observational study or research. Theories may be s ...

that people can acquire

music Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspect ...

over time. Research shows that the definition or attributes used for expression through language can also be used for expression through music or musical instruments This theory is influenced by the concept of

language acquisition Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language (in other words, gain the ability to be aware of language and to understand it), as well as to produce and use words and sentences to ...

, gaining the ability to perceive and comprehend a language over time. Language acquisition also includes the use and production of language as a form of expression. Scientifically, there is insufficient information or cases to determine that music acquisition is even possible.

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NCBI Music and Early Language Acquisition

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