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The aim is to explore the evolutionary origins of human musicality and propose a new model based on proto-vocal prosodic systems.

April 7, 2026Open Access

Proto-Vocal Prosody and the Evolution of Human Musicality: A Systems-Based Integrative Model

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Proposes a model showing how human musicality emerges from early vocal systems, suggesting new research directions.

The aim is to explore the evolutionary origins of human musicality and propose a new model based on proto-vocal prosodic systems.
Developed a systems-based integrative model.
Analyzed evidence from paleoanthropology, genomics, auditory neuroscience, and cognitive science.
Identified characteristics of proto-vocal prosodic systems including pitch and intensity modulation.
Proposes that musicality emerges from proto-vocal systems predating language and music.
Suggests early vocal communication relied on prosodic dynamics rather than symbolic representation.
Indicates that language and music diverged from a shared vocal communication substrate.

Emilio Bueno Salazar (2026) studied this question.

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