Individual musical notes produce specific texture sensations on the skin or in the mind.
Inducer
musical-note
Concurrent
texture
Category
Auditory Tactile
Individual musical notes produce specific texture sensations on the skin or in the mind. A middle C might feel silky, while an F# feels rough like sandpaper. The textures are consistent for each note and may vary by instrument timbre.
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