Abstract
In this paper we discuss the effect of music on learning in virtual-immersive environments. Auditory stimuli were presented within a specialized display system in which seventytwo undergraduate students watched a 3-D computer animated video. This video included narrated historical information and
background music. Background music was experimentally manipulated to create six versions of the video: No Music; original tempo/pitch; fast-tempo music; slow-tempo music; low-pitched music; and high-pitched music. After watching the video, participants were tested on the historical material presented, and answered a number of other questions about the video and background music. Data analyses revealed that people under the influence of one particular computer game soundtrack remembered information better than their peers at
statistically significant level. Also, those participants who were more immersed into the virtual environment performed significantly better. Further encouraging results are reported in this paper, however, follow-up experiments are needed.
background music. Background music was experimentally manipulated to create six versions of the video: No Music; original tempo/pitch; fast-tempo music; slow-tempo music; low-pitched music; and high-pitched music. After watching the video, participants were tested on the historical material presented, and answered a number of other questions about the video and background music. Data analyses revealed that people under the influence of one particular computer game soundtrack remembered information better than their peers at
statistically significant level. Also, those participants who were more immersed into the virtual environment performed significantly better. Further encouraging results are reported in this paper, however, follow-up experiments are needed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Auditory Display |
Editors | Patrick Susini, Olivier Warusfel |
Place of Publication | Paris |
Publisher | Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 14th Annual International Conference on Auditory Display - Paris, France Duration: 24 Jun 2008 → 27 Jun 2008 Conference number: 14th http://icad08.ircam.fr/static/ |
Conference
Conference | 14th Annual International Conference on Auditory Display |
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Abbreviated title | ICAD 2008 |
Country/Territory | France |
City | Paris |
Period | 24/06/08 → 27/06/08 |
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