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Oliver Sacks Searched The Brain For The Origins Of Music

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The Neuroscience of Music and Emotion

This chapter examines the interplay between music and neurological conditions, showcasing how different cognitive states influence musical perception and emotional response. It highlights therapeutic applications of music for disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, while exploring intriguing phenomena such as synesthesia and the evolutionary role of music in human development.

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