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Hallucinations of musical notation.

Oliver Sacks

Brain : a journal of neurology July 1, 2013 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awt057 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Case series Case report Peer reviewed
Sample size 8
Population Individuals experiencing hallucinations of musical notation
Keywords Charles bonnet syndrome Parkinson’s disease Hallucinations Mental imagery Music
Key findings Hallucinations of musical notation occur in a variety of conditions, and their cerebral mechanisms are discussed.

Abstract

Hallucinations of musical notation may occur in a variety of conditions, including Charles Bonnet syndrome, Parkinson's disease, fever, intoxications, hypnagogic and hypnopompic states. Eight cases are described here, and their possible cerebral mechanisms discussed.