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Rhythm

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Apes and humans share an ancient laughter rhythm dating back 15 million years

  • June 27, 2026
A laugh can feel spontaneous, messy, almost impossible to pin down. But deep inside that burst of sound,…
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Ayumu the chimpanzee spontaneously produced long, multicomponent instrumental displays by drumming, dragging, and throwing self-detached objects. Transition and rhythm analyses revealed non-random sequencing partially resembling pant-hoot structure, predominantly isochronous timing, and a more stable tempo when using tools than with the body. Accompanying play-face and silent bared teeth expressions suggest high arousal and positive affect, supporting the idea that affective vocal expression can be externalized through instrumental sound. Image credit: Hattori et al., doi: 10.1111/nyas.70239.
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Chimpanzee’s Drum Solo Offers Clues to Origins of Music

  • April 1, 2026
Researchers who analyzed dozens of spontaneous performances by a captive male chimpanzee named Ayumu say the animal’s steady…
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