Multistable auditory perception

ID: multistable-auditory-perception

Multistable auditory perception refers to a phenomenon in which a single auditory stimulus can be interpreted in multiple, distinct ways. Just as with multistable visual illusions, where the perception of an object can shift between different interpretations (like the famous Necker cube), auditory stimuli can also lead listeners to perceive different sounds or meanings based on cognitive and contextual factors. An example of this might involve a sound that can be heard as different words or musical notes depending on how the listener interprets the auditory input.

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