A2 (Secondary Auditory Cortex)

The A2, or Secondary Auditory Cortex, is a part of your brain that helps process sounds after the initial sound information is received. Located near the primary auditory cortex, it plays a role in understanding and interpreting complex sounds like speech, music, or environmental noises. While the primary auditory cortex detects basic sound features such as pitch and volume, A2 helps analyze these sounds further to recognize patterns, meaning, and context. This allows you to make sense of what you're hearing and respond appropriately in social, linguistic, or environmental situations.