Creating a (synthetic) song from a zebra finch's muscle

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Birds produce songs by coordinating the movement of muscles in their vocal organs, which vibrate air to create sound. Recent research challenges earlier findings by demonstrating that multiple muscles work together rather than each controlling a single acoustic feature. This collaborative action is essential for the complexity of bird songs. Understanding this mechanism can enhance insights into avian communication and muscle function. The study highlights the intricate nature of sound production in zebra finches.
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Birds create songs by moving muscles in their vocal organs to vibrate air passing through their tissues. While previous research reported that each of the different muscles controls one acoustic feature, new research shows that these muscles act in concert to create sound.
from - https://phys.org/news/2018-07-synthetic-song-zebra-finch-muscle.html

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