ABSTRACT
After speech, music is arguably the most important type of sound stimulus for humans. But music remains something of a mystery. It seems to satisfy no obvious biological need, yet it has the power to move us in ways that few other forms of human expression can. Music is strongly linked to our emotional response and can evoke feelings of sadness, happiness, excitement, and calm. Why do certain combinations of notes and rhythms have the ability to affect us in this way?
