The Science of Music and the Music of Science

Science and music—scientists and musicians—are inseparable and symbiotic.  For over 2,500 years, music has inspired scientific investigation and progress.  In return, science has provided musicians with untold numbers of valuable insights into their art and craft, as well as many powerful technologies. The last 25 years have witnessed an even more intimate connection.  Neuroscience now possesses new tools to image living human brains in real time as our brains engage in specific t