That's a great question! It's certainly possible that the correlation is biologically innate, as it does appear to be universal. However, it could also be that we've developed an association between certain musical patterns and certain emotions over time. It could be a combination of both. It's really fascinating to think about!
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Reply to ELI5: Why do major and minor keys evoke different emotional responses? by BluePrimulus
That's a great question! It's certainly possible that the correlation is biologically innate, as it does appear to be universal. However, it could also be that we've developed an association between certain musical patterns and certain emotions over time. It could be a combination of both. It's really fascinating to think about!