Why does music move us, literally and emotionally?

In this episode of Explain It Like I’m 5, Alex breaks down the science of music: how simple vibrations become pitch, rhythm, and harmony; why your brain releases dopamine when you hear your favorite song; and how rhythm syncs with your body and makes you want to dance. From tribal drums to frisson chills, we explore how music connects us, shapes memory, and fires up more of your brain than almost anything else.

You’ll learn how sound waves trigger emotion, what makes some notes feel “right,” and why your foot taps all on its own. It’s music theory meets brain science , explained simply, with a beat.