what is the exact term for when you get goosebumps listening to music?

Question

a friend of mine told me what it's called and i don't remember what he said. i tried searching for it, but no go. all i keep finding is what goosebumps are and why they're called that, etc.

i'm hoping someone else out there knows because it is driving me insane! O.o

a friend of mine told me what it's called and i don't remember what he said. i tried searching for it, but no go. all i keep finding is what goosebumps are and why they're called that, etc.

i'm hoping someone else out there knows because it is driving me insane! O.o

edit: okay, everyone seems to think that i don't like it when i get goosebumps listening to music. i do, i just want to know what that's called. so, don't answer my question saying "it's not a bad thing." i know it's not, k? XD

Answer 1

You are thinking of the aestetic reaction. I hope I spelled that right, but it sounds like (es - STET - ik) reaction. I did a research paper on it when I was in college. I think it can be described as a experience of the mind so strong that the body undergoes a physical reaction. Often regarded as a spiritual experience, enlightenment, inspiration, sometimes epiphany.
I think it is a great manifestation of the divinity of the human race as children of God, that we have spirits that are offspring to the supreme being of the universe.

Answer 2

needless to say.. sturdy song has that result on you. and congratulations, it is the way you already know which you're listening to significant and soulful song, in comparison to 3 ''noise'' some human beings sing at present..

Answer 3

don't people just call them chills....im not sure, that's what i hear people say when they get goosebumps listening to music, and if there is technical term for that...i've never heard it...sorry

Answer 4

we used to call that a rush in the 70s.

like a emotional raise in the mind... and you get this tingling feeling all over, especially your arms and back.

sort of a instant euphoria thing.. rather superficial. you're releaseing endorphins and that's a good thing...

let it happen, it's good for you.

Answer 5

Getting goosebumps listening to music, chilling out, mellowing out, relaxing...

Answer 6

I don't know!!! Happens to me a lot though!!!! Usually during a familiar song, or while listening to someone with a great singing voice...once you find out please tell me though too I'd like to know!

Answer 7

I believe you are actually thinking of "frisson". Otherwise known as a cold chill.

From wikipedia:

"brought about by emotionally triggered response/ when one is deeply affected by things such as music, speech, or recollection."

Answer 8

Piloerection maybe?

Answer 9

Relax, listen to some music and unwind.

Answer 10

It's called being "blown away".