Deep emotional response to music typically arises as a product of the most intense musical perception. It is generally in virtue of the recognition of emotions expressed in music, or of the emotion-laden gestures embodied in musical movement, that an emotional reaction occurs.

Jenefer Robinson
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Music evokes a deep emotional response in most people. The research done by psychologists at the University of Bergen has shown that a strong emotional reaction to a piece of music occurs as a result of the most intense musical perception. In other words, it is generally in virtue of the recognition of emotions expressed in music or of the emotion-laden gestures embodied in musical movement that an emotional reaction occurs.

Source: Music & Meaning

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