Researchers Investigating How Emotions Are Expressed in Music Tested Participants

question 59

Multiple Choice

Researchers investigating how emotions are expressed in music tested participants in the United States and rural Cambodia, and found that

• A)the music of the two cultures differed considerably in its tonal structure.
• B)the musical attributes associated with different emotions were similar across cultures.
• C)young children were more likely than adults to express their emotions through music.
• D)in both cultures, the mood of the individual greatly influenced the music he or she created.

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