Why does music evoke so many memories? 🧠

Have you ever listened to a song and suddenly found yourself transported back to a specific moment in your life? You're not alone! Music has the superpower of activating our autobiographical memory, which stores the memories of our personal experiences. According to neuroscientist Catherine Loveday, music is like a sound photo album, where each melody captures a moment in our lives. But why does music have this magical power? The answer lies in our brain: music activates areas related to memory, emotions, and movement, all at the same time! It's as if music creates a detailed mental map of our memories.

The record player of your inner self 🔉

What's more, music is often present at important moments in our lives: parties, concerts, trips... or even that first kiss! These moments are etched in our memory along with the melody that accompanied them. So, when we listen to that song again, it's as if we're reliving the moment! So, the next time you hear your favorite song, get ready for a journey back in time full of emotions and memories!

Reference:

• Loveday, C. (2023, June 10). Why does music evoke so many memories? The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/por-que-la-musica-evoca-tantos-recuerdos-201594