"How Music Resonates in the Brain" Quiz

How does music contribute to the emotional impact of movies?

• By enhancing the mood of scenes

• By providing background noise

• By distracting the audience

• By making scenes longer

What is a key scene in the film Maestro that highlights the power of music?

• The opening concert

• The final performance

• The rehearsal scene

• The backstage argument

According to Patrick Whelan, listening to live music can be a profound experience for audiences because:

• It allows them to connect with the performers.

• It provides a unique and unrepeatable experience.

• It enhances their understanding of the music.

• It offers a social experience with other audience members.

How does evolutionary biology play a role in our emotional response to music, as explained by Whelan?

• It helps us understand the survival benefits of music.

• It explains the neurological basis of music appreciation.

• It shows the cultural evolution of musical preferences.

• It highlights the genetic predisposition to musical talent.

Which parts of the brain are activated when we listen to music, and what functions do they serve?

• Auditory cortex and motor cortex; processing sound and coordinating movement

• Visual cortex and hippocampus; processing visual information and memory

• Prefrontal cortex and amygdala; decision making and emotional response

• Cerebellum and occipital lobe; balance and visual processing

What unexpected connection was found between brain activity in patients with OCD and people listening to music?

• Both show increased activity in the same brain region

• Both show decreased activity in the same brain region

• Both show no change in brain activity

• Both show random fluctuations in brain activity

How does Western tonal music generate emotions in listeners, and how does this relate to OCD according to Whelan?

• By using specific tonal patterns that trigger emotional responses, which are similar to the repetitive thoughts in OCD.

• By incorporating dissonant chords that create tension, similar to the anxiety experienced in OCD.

• By employing rhythmic structures that mimic the compulsive behaviors seen in OCD.

• By using melodies that evoke memories, which can be obsessive in nature.