THE MYSTERY OF MUSIC

From the perspective of cognitive science, music is one of the most bizarre and fascinating aspects of human culture because the origin of music is unknown. Music as we all know is universal and is found in every culture past and present. It is Incorporated into most cultural events including weddings, funerals, religious services, dances and sporting events, as well as solitary listening sessions. Music can evoke many different emotions and stands in sharp contrast to most other enjoyable human behaviors, such as eating, sleeping, talking, etc., in that it yields no obvious physical benefits to those who partake of it. Despite the central role in human culture, the origins and adaptive function of music remain virtually a complete mystery. Where did music come from? The evolutionary origins of music have puzzled scientists and philosophers since the time of Darwin (1871) . Is music an innate evolutionary process unique to humans?
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