What Makes Music Sound So Good?

The video explores how music affects our emotions and physical reactions, emphasizing that our brains play a crucial role in processing musical patterns and expectations. It explains the concept of the tonic, a key note in music that our brains anticipate, and how composers use resolution to create surprise and engagement. The video encourages active listening and understanding of music's impact on our bodies and emotions.

How does music affect our bodies according to the video?

• It has no effect on our emotions.

• It can make us feel relaxed or ready to dance.

• It makes us sleepy.

• It only affects our ears.

What role do patterns and expectations play in how our brain processes music?

• They make music boring.

• They help us ignore the music.

• They make us dislike music.

• They surprise and engage our brains.

What is the tonic in music?

• The least important note in a song.

• A random note in a song.

• A note that is never used in songs.

• The note that our brain waits to hear.

Why do composers delay the tonic in a song?

• To make the song longer.

• To keep listeners engaged and excited.

• To confuse the audience.

• To make the song sound bad.

What is the big moment called when music resolves to the tonic?

• The climax.

• The introduction.

• The resolution.

• The finale.