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Lots of factors can influence your music taste, from your age and where you’re from to the personality traits you have.
Researchers have found that music with a fast tempo, written in the major mode evokes a sense of happiness.
The secular carol doesn’t mention Jesus, angels or wise men, while reminding listeners of what makes them not just American, but human.
Music creates powerful memories and emotional connections in our brains.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author is just one of many artists from Appalachia who are probing the crisis in their work, while taking pains to ensure that it doesn’t define the region and its people.
There is a distinction between deliberate use of a song to support a particular political campaign, and incidental music in the background at a social function hosted by a political party.
Music, memories and emotions are all linked and certain songs can act as a direct line to our past.
The pianist and vocalist helped Fleetwood Mac weather the changes in the music world.
Whether we’re talking songs that are popular on Spotify, or were Billboard hits through the ‘40s up to recent years, popularity cannot be attributed solely to quantifiable acoustic elements.
It takes time and sustained effort to learn a language. Students need to find enjoyment to sustain their learning – and that’s how songs can make a difference.
Politics have never been that far away from the Eurovision Song Contest. Since its inception, the annual event has reflected the political culture and geopolitical realities of Europe.
Regularly topping lists for ‘greatest song of all time,’ the former Beatle’s classic 1971 song is taken by many as an atheistic anthem.
Unloading about trauma and mental illness is in vogue. But like undressing, it centers musicians’ vulnerabilities at the expense of their artistry.
Some children with autism struggle to express how they feel, but research shows music can help them develop better emotional skills.
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Associate Professor in Music Psychology, Durham University
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Senior Lecturer in Popular and Contemporary Music, Newcastle University
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Professor, Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
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Lecturer in Musicology, Dan School of Drama & Music, Queen's University, Ontario
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Adjunct Research Professor and Lecturer, Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
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PhD Candidate, Law, Western University
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Associate Professor, Emerson College
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Henry J. Leir Chair in Language, Literature and Culture, Clark University
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Professor of American Studies and English, Middlebury
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Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies, Pitzer College
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Associate Professor of Creative Arts and Technology, Charles Sturt University
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English Language Instructor, University of Cyprus, and PhD Graduate, Charles Sturt University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
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Associate Professor of Music Education, Auburn University
