What Causes the ‘Chills’ When You Listen to Music?

Sometimes, when you listen to music, you feel a little tingle or shiver, it's called the chills. It happens because your brain gets really excited by the song. Your body reacts like it’s getting cold, even though it's not! It feels amazing and makes the music more special.

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Examples

You feel a shiver when your favorite song plays during a movie scene that makes you cry.
Your brother gets goosebumps every time he hears his childhood lullaby.
You laugh and get chills at the same time when hearing a funny and emotional song.

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