Pitch biases sensorimotor synchronization to auditory rhythms

Current models of rhythm perception propose that humans track musical beats using the phase, period, and amplitude of sound patterns. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that pitch can also influence the perceived timing of auditory signals. In the present study, we conducted two experiments to investigate whether pitch also affects the tempo and asynchrony of sensorimotor synchronization. To do so, we asked participants to synchronize …