Why Does Music Give Us Chills?

Frisson, or 'skin orgasm', is a shiver-like sensation triggered by strong emotional responses, often from music. It involves physiological changes like increased skin conductance and dopamine release. Not everyone experiences frisson, and it may be linked to brain differences and personality traits like openness to experience. Music with unexpected elements often triggers frisson, but it can also occur with visual stimuli or emotional thoughts. Studies show people with more brain connectivity between sound and emotion centers experience frisson more. To experience frisson, try listening to specific songs known to trigger it.

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