Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence

an ability to discern and express musical forms,

sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, or melody,

sensitivity to timbre, or a highly developed ability to distinguish the sound of a violin from that of a flute, viola, human voice, or cello.

Composers, musicians, and conductors are examples of careers for musically intelligent people.

Beethoven, cellist Yo Yo Ma, and conductor Arturo Toscanini are famous examples of musically intelligent people.