¿Why do we Listen to Music? Scientific Perspectives on Music Perception


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Human musical listening constitutes a fundamental perceptual capacity that underlies aesthetic pleasure, emotional experience, and the formation of social bonds that shape culturally embedded behavioral patterns. This study examines the domain of musical listening and perception through an analysis of highimpact scientific literature produced in this field. Employing a bibliographic and scientometric methodological approach, the research applies statistical techniques and key indicators commonly used in scientometric analysis. The findings identify the principal themes, authors, countries, and institutions that contribute to the scientific study of music listening and its related areas, drawing on quantitative data and descriptive visualizations. The discussion highlights significant insights into human musical listening, considers the broader implications of the results, and outlines potential directions for future research in this domain.

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2026-01-01

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Luján Luján, J. D. (2026). ¿Why do we Listen to Music? Scientific Perspectives on Music Perception. Miradas, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.22517/25393812.25795

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