What special type of memory is Toscanini said to have exhibited?
Eidetic memory
Photographic memory
Musical memory
Short-term memory
Answer
Eidetic memory, also known as photographic memory, is a type of long-term memory that allows a person to recall images, sounds, or other sensory information in vivid detail. Toscanini is said to have had eidetic memory, which allowed him to remember the entire score of a piece of music after only one reading. This allowed him to conduct performances with great precision and detail.
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