Music and Imagination
Briefly

Imagination plays a critical role in enhancing our experiences, especially in music and mental health. It serves as a tool for self-regulation and escapism, allowing individuals to overcome trauma and stress by reimagining events. In music, imagination enables listeners to construct emotional meanings, filling in the abstract gaps that the music itself does not communicate. The act of listening is not passive; over 70% of listeners report visual imagery during music engagement, indicating that imagination is vital for interpreting emotional states conveyed through sound.
More than 70% of music listeners indicate that they experience visual imagery when listening to music.
Read at Psychology Today
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