Why does music give us chills? The science of frisson
A science feature explains why some music sends shivers down our spine: what triggers it, what happens in the brain and why not everyone feels it; students read for detail, work out vocabulary and share music that moves them.
B2Adults45 minArticle
About this lesson
A B2 reading lesson (article). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Article
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Music
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
- Key words
- shiver, goosebumps, trigger, anticipation, reward, trait
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Follow the argument and evidence in a popular science article
- Understand and use vocabulary for emotional and physical reactions
- Describe a piece of music and the feelings it creates