Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
rain response, music, fMRI, auditory cortex, familiar music
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Abstract
While it is obvious that hearing a sound produces measurable changes in the brain’s auditory cortex, it is less clear how a compilation of tones, beats, and rhythms affect other areas. In this study I use fMRI to observe which structures in the brain become active in response to music in three male subjects. My results show that different music pieces have unique and measurable affects on the brain. A strong determining factor on the effect that music has is the familiarity of the music to the listener. Results show that familiar music reduces overall brain activity while stimulating a few small distinct areas
Recommended Citation
Harris, Todd and Oliphant, Dr. Travis
(2014)
"The Brain’s Response to Music Using fMRI,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 103.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/103