The Differences in Emotional Experiences Between Music Perception and Music Production
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.2816Keywords:
music, emotion, emotional experiences, music therapyAbstract
Whether it's on a busy sidewalk street or in an elevator, music can be heard anywhere you listen. Music is a large part of our daily lives, and is an essential factor in wellbeing and happiness. It is currently known that music has a large impact on our emotions and mood. However, what is not yet clear is the differences that playing versus listening to music has on emotions. This literature review aims to analyze the effects that playing or listening to music can have on our emotions, and whether these effects differ depending on whether one is alone or in a group. This paper will also explore the multiple ways that emotional responses to music can vary based on an individual’s current mental state. By examining previous studies with varying methodology (e.g., EEG and ECG studies), this paper will delve into the details regarding emotional differences when perceiving versus producing music. The findings indicate that there is a variety of felt emotions which differ based on factors such as setting, background, and current mental state.
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