Reverberation Time Influences Musical Enjoyment With Cochlear Implants

Certo, M.; Kohlberg, Gavriel D.; Chari, Divya A; Mancuso, Dean; Lalwani, Anil K.

doi:10.1097/mao.0000000000000609

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“…Alternatively, the noise reduction algorithm may have increased the complexity of the signal through frequent short attenuations of musical notes. This increase in complexity is known to diminish music enjoyment (13,14). Furthermore, the dynamic, constantly varying way in which the noise reduction algorithm attenuates various frequency channels could potentially lead to disturbances that create a more negative music listening experience.…”

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“…A study in CI users with a MED-EL device on one side and a Cochlear Nucleus on the other found no significant difference in music enjoyment when either device type was used exclusively (12). Recently, we have shown that the novel strategy of re-engineering the original piece of music by either reducing the complexity of music by decreasing the number of musical instruments or minimizing reverberation can increase music enjoyment (13,14).…”

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“…The use of NH individuals overcomes the great heterogeneity present among CI population with respect to etiology, intervention, and rehabilitative outcome-all factors that can significantly impede the testing of a novel hypothesis or strategy. Previous studies have demonstrated the usefulness of CI simulation vocoders in studying music perception and music enjoyment (13,14,17,20). In parallel, impact of a noise reduction algorithm on music enjoyment is also evaluated in longterm CI recipients.…”

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Impact of Noise Reduction Algorithm in Cochlear Implant Processing on Music Enjoyment

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Griffin

et al. 2016

Otology &Amp; Neurotology

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“…In particular, reductions in reverberation time and instrumental complexity have been shown to enhance enjoyment under CI conditions. 11,12 Studies have also shown that CI users may enhance their listening experience by controlling their listening environment (with quiet rooms and quality sound equipment) and using visual cues (like watching performers). 23,24 Other considerations, including rhythmic complexity, musical tone duration, and instrument type may also have a role.…”

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“…A study by Certo et al demonstrated that minimization of reverberation time increased music enjoyment under CI conditions. 12 Consequently, approaches that decrease music complexity (e.g. music reengineering) may prove fruitful in enhancing music enjoyment.…”

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Reduction of the Harmonic Series Influences Musical Enjoyment With Cochlear Implants

Nemer

Kohlberg

Mancuso

et al. 2017

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Objective Cochlear implantation is associated with poor music perception and enjoyment. Reducing music complexity has been shown to enhance music enjoyment in cochlear implant (CI) recipients. In this study, we assess the impact of harmonic series reduction on music enjoyment. Study Design Prospective analysis of music enjoyment in normal-hearing (NH) individuals and CI recipients. Setting Single tertiary academic medical center. Patients NH adults (N=20) and CI users (N=8) rated the Happy Birthday song on three validated enjoyment modalities–musicality, pleasantness, and naturalness. Intervention Subjective rating of music excerpts. Main outcome measures Participants listened to seven different instruments play the melody, each with five levels of harmonic reduction (Full|F3+F2+F1+F0|F2+F1+F0|F1+F0|F0). NH participants listened to the segments both with and without CI simulation. Linear mixed effect models (LME) and likelihood ratio tests were used to assess the impact of harmonic reduction on enjoyment. Results NH listeners without simulation rated segments with the first four harmonics (F3+F2+F1+F0) most pleasant and natural (p<0.001|p=0.004). NH listeners with simulation rated the first harmonic alone (F0) most pleasant and natural (p<0.001|p=0.003). Their ratings demonstrated a positive linear relationship between harmonic reduction and both pleasantness (slope estimate=0.030|SE=0.004|p<0.001|LME) and naturalness (slope estimate=0.012|SE=0.003|p=0.003|LME). CI recipients also found the first harmonic alone (F0) to be most pleasant (p=0.003), with a positive linear relationship between harmonic reduction and pleasantness (slope estimate=0.029|SE=0.008|p<0.001|LME). Conclusions Harmonic series reduction increases music enjoyment in CI and NH individuals with or without CI simulation. Therefore, minimization of the harmonics may be a useful strategy for enhancing musical enjoyment among both NH and CI listeners.

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The Association of Hearing Loss With Active Music Enjoyment in Hearing Aid Users

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Denham

Leiderman

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Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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ObjectiveHearing aids (HAs) are designed for speech rather than music listening. The impact of HAs on music enjoyment is poorly studied. We examine the effect of HAs on active music enjoyment in individuals with varying levels of hearing loss (HL).Study DesignCross‐sectional study.SettingTertiary medical center and community.MethodsAdult (≥18 years) bilateral HA users and normal hearing (NH) controls actively listened to musical stimuli and rated their enjoyment across 3 measures (pleasantness, musicality, naturalness) with and without HAs using a visual analog scale. Multivariable linear regression was used to assess the association between HL (measured by a pure‐tone average [PTA] and word recognition score [WRS] of the better ear) and music enjoyment with and without HAs, adjusting for covariates. Music enjoyment was compared between HA users and NH controls, and HA users with and without their HAs.ResultsOne hundred bilateral HA users (mean age 66.0 years, 52% female, better ear mean [SD] PTA 50.2 [13.5] dBHL, mean WRS 84.5 [16.5]%) completed the study. Increasing severity of HL (PTA) was independently associated with decreased music enjoyment (pleasantness, musicality, naturalness) with and without HAs (p < .05). HA usage increased music enjoyment (musicality) in those with moderate to moderately severe HL. Music enjoyment in NH controls (n = 20) was significantly greater across all measures compared to HA users.ConclusionIncreased severity of HL is associated with decreased music enjoyment that can be enhanced with HA usage. Thus, HA usage can positively enhance both speech and music appreciation.

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Reverberation Time Influences Musical Enjoyment With Cochlear Implants

Abstract: Minimization of RT60 may be a useful strategy for increasing musical enjoyment under CI conditions, both in altering existing music as well as in composition of new music.

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Impact of Noise Reduction Algorithm in Cochlear Implant Processing on Music Enjoyment

Impact of Noise Reduction Algorithm in Cochlear Implant Processing on Music Enjoyment

Reduction of the Harmonic Series Influences Musical Enjoyment With Cochlear Implants

The Association of Hearing Loss With Active Music Enjoyment in Hearing Aid Users

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