We also hear it regularly involuntarily. Even if we set out to avoid all music, we are likely to encounter it in ways we previously didn’t notice. If we sit down to watch a movie there will be a soundtrack in place to enhance the emotional impact of the film; if we go somewhere that involves sitting in a waiting room then we might hear music coming through speakers to entertain you as you are waiting; turn on the television or sit next to someone with a ringtone and again you are likely to hear music.

Music is all around us and is an important and significant part of our cultural makeup.