What Causes ‘Chills’ When Music Moves Us?

Chills from music happen when your brain thinks you're in a really cool situation. Like, if you hear a song that feels super happy or sad, your brain might send signals to your body that make you feel like you’re getting a little shiver, kind of like the way you get chills when you’re excited.

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Chills from music happen when you hear a really powerful song, it’s like your brain says, 'Wow, this feels amazing!' and your body reacts by giving you little shivers.
When you listen to the final chorus of your favorite song and feel a sudden wave of happiness, that's chills from music in action.
Chills from music can even happen when you're listening to a sad song, it’s like your brain is saying, 'This really hurts me inside!'

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