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   Jun 13, 2014 · In the usual sense, "tone deaf" refers to musical insensitivity. In the metaphorical sense, "tone deaf" refers to social (or socio-economic) insensitivity.

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   Sep 3, 2024 · So, ‘deaf’ refers to someone who can't hear, while ‘tone deaf’ describes someone who can't hear different tones or sounds. Yes, that's right. And the new meaning is...

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4. jacobburtonstudios.com › answers › what-does-beingAn Off-Key Life: What Does Being Tone Deaf Mean?

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   Being tone-deaf, or having amusia, means a person struggles with recognizing or replicating pitch changes in music. What does ‘tone-deaf’ way mean? ‘Tone-deaf’ used metaphorically describes folks who lack sensitivity or awareness towards public sentiment and reactions.

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Being tone deaf means having a hard time hearing musical pitches and notes. Learn what it means to be tone deaf and what causes tone deafness.

6. jacobburtonstudios.com › what-is-being-tone-deafUnderstanding Amusia: What is Being Tone Deaf?

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   Being tone deaf, or amusia, isn’t just a lack of musical talent. It’s a complex condition affecting about 4% of the population that impacts pitch perception and melody memorization. This can make music appreciation tough and even affect speech function due to shared brain mechanisms.

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   Aug 11, 2017 · Tone-deafness is basically a lack of awareness that one has heard a different pitch in the music. This phenomenon can actually go unnoticed in the sense that a person who is tone-deaf may not even know that they are tone-deaf. It is said that it is hereditary.

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   What is tone deafness?

   • Being tone deaf, or amusia, isn’t just a lack of musical talent. It’s a complex condition affecting about 4% of the population that impacts pitch perception and melody memorization. This can make music appreciation tough and even affect speech function due to shared brain mechanisms. Let’s unlock the mysteries of tone deafness.

   Understanding Amusia: What is Being Tone Deaf?

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   Is 'tone deaf' the same as 'deaf?

   • Yes. It's an interesting development of the meaning. So, ‘deaf’ refers to someone who can't hear, while ‘tone deaf’ describes someone who can't hear different tones or sounds. Yes, that's right. And the new meaning is for someone who says the wrong thing at the wrong time – like Rob.

   BBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Tone deaf

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   Can a tone deaf person Hear You?

   • If you suggest such a thing to another observer in the room, do so in a whisper. Tone deafness (also called amusia) has nothing whatsoever to do with actual deafness, so while your co-worker can't hear how bad he is, he can hear you talk about how bad he is. The tone-deaf also have perfect hearing when it comes to music.

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   What is a tone-deaf person?

   • Via Musical U This definition basically means that a person who is tone-deaf can listen to music but cannot distinguish the different intricacies of music. In scientific terms, tone-deafness is called congenital amusia. The statistics reveal that this condition is quite rare, afflicting only 4% of the population.

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   Is a tone deaf person a real person?

   • No, Roy. While tone deaf can relate to someone who can't hear notes and has difficulty singing - like you - it can also mean someone who is unaware or insensitive to a situation. Ahhh – so you mean that fact that Rob said that he prefers cats during the annual dog welfare meeting. Yes, that was a bit off.

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   Is 'tone deaf' a myth?

   • The expression ‘tone deaf’ is regularly misconstrued and applied inappropriately. So let’s bust some myths. Tone-deaf people may not be able to distinguish musical notes as easily as others, but this does not necessarily hinder their ability to enjoy music.

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9. jacobburtonstudios.com › what-causes-tone-deafnessWhat Causes Tone Deafness: A Comprehensive Exploration

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   What does a tone deaf person hear? A tone-deaf individual hears sounds but struggles to distinguish or reproduce different musical pitches and tones. This makes it challenging for them to appreciate music in the same way as others.