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Whether we create it or listen to it, enjoy it alone or in groups, music is an important part of everyday life all over the world. The characteristics of our preferred music are incredibly varied and can provoke a wide range of reactions in us. This collection brings together some of our published works on the ways in which music affects our brains, moods and interactions.