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Mozart is the great test of musicians—of violinists, pianists, singers, and conductors. Mozart is what separates the men from ...

Scientists measure the variability in musical pieces. Music is widely known to evoke emotions, but how exactly do these ...

New research reveals the brain sequences actions like a music box, with implications for understanding cognition and psychiatric conditions.