Why do we tap our feet to a musical beat?

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 12:31 in Psychology & Sociology

Investigators have explored the theory behind the relationship between musical sound and body movement. Research shows that people tend to perceive affinities between sound and body motion when experiencing music. The so-called 'motor theory of perception' claims these similarity relationships are deeply rooted in human cognition.

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