Have you ever had that moment when a song gets under your skin and gives you goosebumps? This effect, known as frisson, is more than an emotional response; It is a rare neurological phenomenon that shows how deeply the brain can feel art.
According to NEWS18, frisson is a French word meaning “aesthetic coldness.” It occurs as a sudden wave of pleasure accompanied by a tingling or tingling sensation on the skin and most often occurs while listening to music. According to scientists, at this time the sympathetic nervous system is activated, dopamine, the hormone of joy, is secreted, and the body literally “reacts” to emotions. People prone to Frisson, as a rule, have a developed imagination, empathy and a special sensitivity to beauty. Their brains show a stronger connection between their emotional and auditory centers, so they literally experience the music physically.
Research shows that chills often occur when musical phrases violate our expectations; for example, a sudden crescendo, an unexpected chord, or a perfectly struck high note. At this moment, tension and pleasure merge into a single emotional peak, causing tremors and a feeling of pleasure. But music isn’t the only trigger: many people experience excitement when watching movies, theater scenes, paintings, or even inspiring ideas.
Some scientists believe that goosebumps are an evolutionary remnant. They once helped a person maintain warmth, but now they have become the body’s way of responding to strong emotions. People who experience frisson frequently are generally open to new experiences and have a keen sense of aesthetic taste.
By the way, we have already written that experts explain why we need silence every day. Read more here.
Source: People Talk
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