Re: References needed on Timbre representation

[Dan Stowell <dan.stowell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is the main one that springs to mind for me:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2006.12.065

@article{Caclin:2007,
	Author = {Caclin, A. and Giard, M.-H. and Smith, B. K. and McAdams, S.},
	Doi = {10.1016/j.brainres.2006.12.065},
	Journal = {Brain Research},
	Keywords = {Audition; Timbre; Dimensional interaction; Garner 
interference; Reaction time},
	Pages = {159--170},
	Title = {Interactive processing of timbre dimensions: a {G}arner 
interference study},
	Volume = {1138},
	Year = {2007},
	Abstract = { Timbre characterizes the identity of a sound source. 
Psychoacoustic studies have revealed that timbre is a multidimensional 
perceptual attribute with multiple underlying acoustic dimensions of 
both temporal and spectral types. Here we investigated the relations 
among the processing of three major timbre dimensions characterized 
acoustically by attack time, spectral centroid, and spectrum fine 
structure. All three pairs of these dimensions exhibited Garner 
interference: speeded categorization along one timbre dimension was 
affected by task-irrelevant variations along another timbre dimension. 
We also observed congruency effects: certain pairings of values along 
two different dimensions were categorized more rapidly than others. The 
exact profile of interactions varied across the three pairs of 
dimensions tested. The results are interpreted within the frame of a 
model postulating separate channels of processing for auditory 
attributes (pitch, loudness, timbre dimensions, etc.) with crosstalk 
between channels.}
}


HTH
Dan

On 23/07/2010 11:48, SIAN EDWARDS wrote:
> Dear List,
> I am currently looking at timbre perception in children, with particular
> reference to music. Wondered if anyone could recommend references for
> literature on timbre representation within the auditory system.
> Many thanks,
> Sian Edwards
> PhD Student - UCL Ear Institute