| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: An Encyclopedia |
| Editors | William Thompson |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Pages | 788-789 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781452283012 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781452283036 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
A musical disorder is an anomaly in an individual's perception or production of music. Singing or playing a musical instrument are skills that take years to acquire, so it is important to distinguish poor musical skills from disorders of music.