The Oxford Handbook of Music and Emotion

The Oxford Handbook of Music and Emotion is a comprehensive guide exploring how music influences our feelings and emotional experiences. It examines scientific studies, psychological insights, and cultural perspectives to explain why music can evoke joy, sadness, excitement, or nostalgia. The book covers themes like neural responses to music, the social and personal importance of musical expression, and how emotions are processed and communicated through sound. Overall, it provides a thorough understanding of the complex relationship between music and human emotion, blending research and theory to deepen our appreciation of music's powerful role in our lives.