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Opposite hemispheric lateralization effects during speaking and singing at motor cortex, insula and cerebellum

Riecker, Axel, Ackermann, Hermann, Wildgruber, Dirk, Dogil, Grzegorz, Grodd, Wolfgang·2000·Neuroreport

Abstract

Aside from spoken language, singing represents a second mode of acoustic (auditory-vocal) communication in humans. As a new aspect of brain lateralization, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) revealed two complementary cerebral networks subserving singing and speaking. Reproduction of a non-lyrical tune elicited activation predominantly in the right motor cortex, the right anterior insula, and the left cerebellum whereas the opposite response pattern emerged during a speech task. In contrast to the hemodynamic responses within motor cortex and cerebellum, activation of the intrasylvian cortex turned out to be bound to overt task performance. These findings corroborate the assumption that the left insula supports the coordination of speech articulation. Similarly, the right insula might mediate temporo-spatial control of vocal tract musculature during overt singing. Both speech and melody production require the integration of sound structure or tonal patterns, respectively, with a speaker's emotions and attitudes. Considering the widespread interconnections with premotor cortex and limbic structures, the insula is especially suited for this task.

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Authors
Riecker, A., Ackermann, H., Wildgruber, D., Dogil, G., & Grodd, W.
Affiliations
  • University of Tübingen (DE)
  • University of Stuttgart (DE)
Venue
Neuroreport
Published
2000-06
Volume
11
Issue
9
Pages
1997-2000
ISSN
0959-4965 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1975406367
Cited by
318
References
15
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FWCI
6.90
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neuroreport (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • MPG.PuRe (Max Planck Society) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Music Perception
Keywords
hemispheric lateralization, singing, speech production, motor cortex, anterior insula, cerebellum, emotional expression in singing, premotor cortex, limbic structures
MeSH terms
Adult, Cerebellum, Cerebral Cortex, Cerebrovascular Circulation, Dominance, Cerebral, Female, Hemodynamics, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Motor Cortex, Music, Speech, Voice

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