Understanding Music and Its Effects

The video explores how music affects our emotions and physical reactions, emphasizing that our brains play a crucial role in processing music. It explains the concept of musical notes, scales, and the tonic, highlighting how composers create expectations and resolutions in music. The video encourages viewers to actively listen and engage with music, understanding the patterns and emotions it evokes.

What physical reaction might music cause in your body?

• Increase in appetite

• Loss of balance

• Relaxation and chills

• Feeling sleepy

What initiates the body's reaction to music?

• The stomach

• The brain

• The heart

• The lungs

What are the repeated patterns in music that affect our brain called?

• Notes

• Patterns

• Beats

• Chords

What is a scale in music?

• A group of eight notes

• A single note

• A type of instrument

• A musical genre

What is the tonic in a musical scale?

• The quietest note

• The fastest note

• The first and last note

• The loudest note

Why do composers delay the tonic in a song?

• To create excitement and interest

• To make it easier to sing

• To confuse the listener

• To make the song longer

What is the term for the moment when music resolves to the tonic?

• Crescendo

• Resolution

• Climax

• Decrescendo

How does the brain react when it hears unexpected music patterns?

• It gets bored

• It ignores them

• It becomes surprised

• It falls asleep

What role does the composer play in music?

• They design musical instruments

• They perform the music

• They create musical tension and resolution

• They only write lyrics

What should you remember the next time you listen to music?

• Only your ears are involved

• Your brain and body are both engaged

• Music has no effect on emotions

• Music is just noise