What one actually hears when listening to music from another culture is influenced by one's own culture.

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Our culture shapes our perception and interpretation of music, including our expectations of melody, rhythm, timbre, harmony, and form. Therefore, when we listen to music from another culture, we tend to hear it through the lens of our own cultural background, which may lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the music.

What One Actually Hears When Listening to Music from Another