Abstract
In making and perceiving music, research has shown a strong connection between rhythm and movement. This is evident from neurological coupling, perceived correspondences, and conceptual associations. Even though this connection is now well-established, its implications for models and existing understanding of timing and tempo are not fully known. In this talk, I consider implications of an embodied and multimodal perspective on how we theorise and understand timing and tempo in solo and ensemble contexts. I also consider examples of meaningful associations with composed and performed rhythm. This discussion of examples and implications leads to the formulation of hypotheses for future research. This talk brings together strands from my published work and new work in progress.
Bio
Renee Timmers is Professor of Psychology of Music at the University of Sheffield, UK, where she directs the research centre Muses, Mind, Machine, and teaches at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the area of Psychology of Music. In over 100 publications, including 4 edited books, her research investigates multimodal and emotional experiences of music, expression and communication in music performance, and music for health and wellbeing. She is an advocate of interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange as part of her past and current roles in learned societies (ESCOM), research networks, and editorial work.