What is tone deaf?

Tone deafness, also known as amusia, is the inability to distinguish or recognize pitch and tone variations. People with tone deafness may have difficulty singing in tune, recognizing melodies, or identifying differences between two pitches. This condition can be congenital (meaning it is present at birth) or acquired through other factors such as brain injury or hearing loss. Tone deafness is not related to intelligence or musical training, as some people with tone deafness may have normal musical abilities in other areas such as rhythm or composition. There is currently no cure for tone deafness, but some people with mild cases may be able to improve their pitch recognition skills through training.