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Why Do We Tap Our Feet to Music?
ScienceDaily [sciencedaily.com] reports on a new study explores the theory behind the relationship between musical sound and body movement.
Investigators have explored the theory behind the relationship between musical sound and body movement. Research shows that people tend to perceive affinities between sound and body motion when experiencing music. The so-called 'motor theory of perception' claims these similarity relationships are deeply rooted in human cognition.
The paper, "Exploring Sound-Motion Similarity in Musical Experience" appears in Journal of New Music Research.
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