Global musical diversity is largely independent of linguistic and genetic histories
Nature Communications • Vol/Iss. 15 (3964) • Springer Nature • • Published In • Pages: 1-12 •
By Passmore, Sam, Wood, Anna L. C., Barbieri, Chiara , Shilton, Dor , Daikoku, Hideo , Atkinson, Quentin D. , Savage, Patrick E.
Hypothesis
Populations that speak more closely related languages will strongly predict similar musical traditions
Note
Weak correlations. Strongest in Africa (up to 33% variance explained).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial RDA & Partial Mantel | Unsupported, because not strong | p < 0.05 | r= 0.11 - 0.18 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic distance | Independent | Linguistic Identification |
| Musical similarity | Dependent | Music |