Music, memory and emotion

J Biol. 2008 Aug 8;7(6):21. doi: 10.1186/jbiol82.

Abstract

Because emotions enhance memory processes and music evokes strong emotions, music could be involved in forming memories, either about pieces of music or about episodes and information associated with particular music. A recent study in BMC Neuroscience has given new insights into the role of emotion in musical memory.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acoustic Stimulation / methods
  • Animals
  • Auditory Perception / physiology
  • Emotions / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Memory / physiology*
  • Music / psychology*