science of music

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Is Western Musical Taste Hardwired? Probably Not, Say Neuroscientists
Deep in the Amazon, the Tsimane people like their music noisy.
Michael Byrne
7.13.16
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An Unscientific Look at the Science of Music for Dogs
With help from Spotify's vast catalog of dog-marketed albums.
Ben Richmond
11.16.14
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How Music Changes Your Perception of the World
Like anyone else, I use music in correlation with mood, whether that's rage, sad-bastard, drunk--or whatever. Even happy. You do to. Music effects mood. No kidding. Well, new research from the University of Groningen suggests that music also...
Michael Byrne
4.28.11