Why Do People Get ‘Chills’ When Listening to Music?

Sometimes, when we listen to music, we feel chills, like little shivers up our arms. This happens because the brain is really excited by certain sounds and songs. Imagine your brain is a radio, and the music turns it on full blast! When that happens, you might even feel happy or emotional.

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Examples

A child feels chills when hearing a lullaby their mom used to sing.
A teenager gets goosebumps during a favorite song at a concert.
An old man remembers his youth while listening to an old hit on the radio.

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