Exploring “Synekinian Pairs”: Manual-Vocal Gesture Integration in Experimental Contexts

AAAI 2026 Workshop BEEU Submission5 Authors

Keywords: synekinian pairs, gesture–vocal integration, multimodal communication, gesture-based sound design, vocal synthesis, human–computer interaction, phonetic mapping, artistic research

TL;DR: This study investigates the intuitive relationship between manual gestures and vocal syllables, grounded in shared neurobiological and motor systems.

Abstract: This study investigates the intuitive relationship between manual gestures and vocal syllables, grounded in shared neurobiological and motor systems. Participants were tasked with producing "Synekinian pairs," consisting of vocal syllables paired with instinctive gestures. Through qualitative and quantitative analyses, the findings reveal consistent patterns in manual-vocal associations, offering insights into gesture-based sound design, vocal synthesis, gesture notation and human-computer interaction. Future work aims to refine the experimental methodology, expand datasets, and validate these observations across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts.

Submission Number: 5