Links Between Musicality and Vocal Emotion Perception

Links between musicality and vocal emotion perception skills have only recently emerged as a focus of study. Here we review current evidence for or against such links. Based on systematic literature search, identified 33 studies that addressed either (a) in musicians nonmusicians, (b) individuals with congenital amusia, (c) the role individual differences (e.g., musical interests, psychoacoustic abilities), (d) effects training interventions both normal hearing population cochlear implant users. Overall, supports link abilities. We discuss potential factors moderating emotions music, possible directions future research.