Tweet Have you ever had the experiencing of bursting into tears when you heard a piece of music that was so achingly beautiful that you couldn’t hold back tears? I have. Have you ever heard music that simply made you smile/grin from ear to ear because it was so clever or even funny? I have. […]
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Why does music affect emotions so powerfully?
September 26th, 2013 · 3 Comments · how the brain works, music and the brain
New study shows: Three basic emotions evoked by Western music affect people everywhere, regardless of culture or habits,
June 25th, 2012 · No Comments · how the brain works, music and the brain
Tweet Three basic emotions evoked by Western music affect people everywhere, regardless of culture or habits, a new study shows. People in Africa who’ve never listened to a radio can still pick up on happy, sad, and fearful emotions in Western music, researchers say in the journal Current Biology. These emotions in music can be […]
