Visual Timing of Structured Dance Movements Resembles Auditory Rhythm Perception
Table 1
The movement sequences presented in Experiment . Limb displacements were calculated for movement sequences in the middle tempo (IBI = 500 ms).
Movement type
Description
Limb displacement (cm)
Arms discrete
Arms performed Toque de Palmas on beats 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 of the 8-beat count. Legs stood still in basic position.
117.12
Arms continuous
The right arm performed Braceo during the 8-beat count. Legs in basic position.
239.71
Arms mixed
Two claps (Toque de Palmas) on beats 1 and 2, followed by both arms performing Braceo from beats 3 to 6 and then two more claps on beats 7 and 8. Legs in basic position.
415.00
Legs discrete
Legs performed Zapateado on beats 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. Arms remained still in basic position.
538.28
Legs continuous
The right leg was lifted up and down (beats 1 to 4), followed by a circular movement of the left leg (beats 5 to 8). Arms in basic position.
305.32
Legs mixed
The left foot tapped on beats 1 and 2, followed by a circular movement of the same leg during beats 3 to 6, and then two more taps on beats 7 and 8. Arms in basic position.
