Table 1. Participants’ demographic characteristics and the MBEA scores.
| Demographic Characteristics | Amusic (n=14) | Control (n=14) | t-test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 27(7.34) | 27(7.64) | NS |
| Gender | 7M,7F | 7M,7F | |
| Years education (SD) | 17(1.7) | 17(1.2) | NS |
| Global score of MBEA (SD) | 20(1.7) | 28(0.8) | p < .001 |
| Scale subtest (SD) | 17 (3.0) | 28 (1.5) | p < .001 |
| Contour subtest (SD) | 19 (2.8) | 28 (1.7) | p < .001 |
| Interval subtest (SD) | 17 (2.3) | 28 (1.5) | p < .001 |
| Rhythm subtest (SD) | 23 (3.1) | 28 (1.8) | p < .001 |
| Meter subtest (SD) | 20 (6.0) | 27 (2.2) | p = .001 |
| Memory subtest (SD) | 21 (4.2) | 29(1.2) | p < .001 |
Note: F = female; M = male.