Differences in dynamic functional connectivity between musicians and non-musicians during naturalistic music listening.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Based on tens of neuroimaging studies and a meta-analysis, we know that music expertise is associated with increases in brain volume and activity in structures related to audition, action, and various cognitive functions. What is less known is how music expertise affects the brain's functional connectivity during music listening.

Methods

A novel algorithm, Leading Eigenvector Dynamic Analysis, was used to extract the specific dynamic patterns and the corresponding transition process during a naturalistic free-listening paradigm between 18 musicians and 18 non-musicians.

Results

We found a brain state involving the frontal, orbitofrontal, parietal, and anterior cingulate cortex, associated with higher cognitive functions, emotional regulation, and reward,

SUBMITTER: Dai R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528122 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature