What Causes ‘Chills’ When You Listen to Music?

Chills happen when music makes you feel really emotional. It's like when a song hits just the right spot in your heart, and your body responds by getting all tingly or even shivering. Your brain sends signals to your skin, and boom, you get chills!

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Examples

A kid feels chills when their favorite cartoon theme plays at school.
An old man gets goosebumps every time he hears a song from his youth.
A teenager shivers during the final chorus of a concert.

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