Table 4.
Classification of the response properties of neurons according to functional grouping, the major contour versus texture grouping proposed by Eggermont (2001), and in terms of their potential roles in mediating auditory sound qualities important in human auditory perception
| Functional group | Contour/texture | Perceptual quality |
|---|---|---|
| BB(F) and BB(M) | Contour | Rhythm |
| BB(S) | Contour | Timbre |
| WB | Contour and texture | Timbre |
| NB-T | Contour and texture | General |
| NB-S | Contour and texture | Spectral pitch |