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That's a wrap from #MRCMOTM & The Dag Factor this evening! For more info on Professor Emery Schubert's work: http://ow.ly/mXGBX 

Q: Is Common Coding basically an algorithm for Active Memory? Characteristically maths is similar to music. #MRCMOTM

Q: How can we maximise audiences pleasure of music as a musician? A: It's subjective, but stems from familiarity with the music. #MRCMOTM

This is why with The Dag Factor we're able to 'capture' a contagious emotion in music as we do when naturally smiling... #MRCMOTM

The Cognitive Model: Observation > Perception > Action = Mimicry #MRCMOTM

How do common coding theories explain this? Theorists argue that perception triggers the same cognitive flows that cause the action #MRCMOTM

Whether felt emotions match with expressed emotions is determined on a case-by-case scenario. Demonstrated by the ranking exercise. #MRCMOTM

James Russell looks at the 2D model of emotion. High Arousal: astonishment/excitement. Low Arousal: lethargy/depressing. #MRCMOTM

These different references to music conjure both positive and negative connections/relationships to music. These rels are natural. #MRCMOTM

What aspects do we like about music? Characteristics/features versus sounds/tones. Two different yet inter-related factors. #MRCMOTM

1 min to go until we go live from tonight's #MRCMOTM 'Why We Like Music with Contagious Emotions' with Professor Emery Schubert from @UNSW!

Want to learn why music & emotion is contagious? We'll be live-tweeting from #MRCMOTM this eve at 6pm! Follow us to join the conversation!

And that's a wrap! Thanks so much for joining us for #MRCMOTM tonight. Want to hear the talk in full? The podcast will be uploaded tomorrow.

Q: Classical/Instrumental music versus popular music. Is there a different in the benefits? Does one enhance emotion more or less? #MRCMOTM

The sounds made by Chenhall and the Shakuhachi induced a wave of calmness. Agreed upon by Professor Thompson and the audience. #MRCMOTM

Yes. These musical & emotional signals are able to transcend cultural boundaries due to their universal characteristics & tones. #MRCMOTM

From health to culture. The question now is... Are these overlaps similar across cultural boundaries? Emotionally? Linguistically? #MRCMOTM

What about people with an impaired sensitivity to music? Those that are tone deaf? A musical impairments study looks at this #MRCMOTM

Why do musical sequences induce emotion? Langer argues because their form is similar. #MRCMOTM

He contrasted language in warm/cold climates. In warmer climates its closer to melodic roots. In colder its more scientific/logical #MRCMOTM