Sounds trigger involuntary motor impulses or movement sensations in the limbs or body, beyond simple startle reflexes.
Inducer
sound
Concurrent
movement
Category
Auditory Motor
Auditory-motor synesthesia occurs when sounds trigger involuntary motor impulses or movement sensations in the limbs or body, beyond simple startle reflexes. A particular melody might cause a pulling sensation in the arms. This goes beyond normal musical entrainment — it is automatic, specific, and consistent.
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