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Why is listening to music pleasant?

A young man dancing while listening to music — Hear, hear. Photograph: Zinkevych/Getty Images/iStockphoto

We might not agree on the genre, or the volume level, but almost all of us enjoy listening to music. Why? Esther Hayes, Bradford

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.

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