Why Do We Feel Sad When Music Plays?

Music can make us feel sad because it reminds us of happy memories or makes us think about things we miss. Imagine you're listening to a song that makes you remember a time when you were with your best friend, and now they are far away, that's why you feel sad.

Take the quiz →

Examples

  1. A child listens to a song their mom used to sing, and suddenly feels a little lonely.
  2. A student hears a sad song during lunch break and remembers a time they failed an exam.
  3. An old man listens to a song he danced to with his wife decades ago, and feels a wave of sadness.

Ask a question

See also

Loading…

Discussion

Recent activity

Categories: Psychology · music,emotions,psychology