Your brain recognizes melodies even when they’re played at a different pitch—thanks to its knack for spotting musical intervals, not just raw notes. New brain imaging reveals a specific auditory cortex network that makes this possible, explaining why we sing along to songs in any key and hinting at how music perception might be shaped by hearing loss or training. This innate ability, solidified early in childhood, underscores the deep biological link between sound, pattern recognition, and our cultural love of music.

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