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Music’s Emotional Power Research project on a musical theory explaining the music/emotions relationship
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Research Context
This research was born within the Doctorate of National Interest AFAM with the objective of understanding how music generates and modulates emotions, intertwining music theory, cognitive sciences and compositional/performative practices. The project develops knowledge that is replicable and applicable in the artistic, educational and clinical-social field, with particular attention to contexts of inclusion and Williams Syndrome.
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Academy of Fine Arts Naples (ABANA) is a public institution of higher artistic training and research. The Doctorate promotes interdisciplinary approaches and evidence-based methodologies, fostering dialogue between visual arts, performing arts, technologies and cultural heritage. Collaboration with the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella enables continuous integration between musical practice, theoretical analysis and experimentation.
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Theoretical Framework
The research assumes as its main framework the Component Process Model (CPM) by Klaus R. Scherer, which describes emotion as a dynamic process composed of successive evaluations (appraisal) and interacting components (cognitive, physiological, expressive, motivational and subjective). Consolidated tools and models are also adopted for measuring and mapping emotional responses to music.
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Specific Objectives
Map the relationship between musical parameters (harmony, melody, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, form) and quality/intensity of induced emotions. Integrate psychometric tools with theoretical-musical analysis and experimental data online/in presence. Produce transferable guidelines for composition, direction, teaching and inclusion projects.
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Methodological Approach
Musically curated stimuli (published/unpublished), with structured metadata. Data collection in presence and online, with clear consent, privacy and reproducibility protocols. Validated metrics (GEMS-9, complete MUSEBAQ) and arousal/valence indicators. Multilevel analysis (statistical, theoretical-musical, comparative) to generate solid and publishable results.
PhD Student
Giuseppe Di Maio
PhD researcher, project coordinator.
Master
Paolo Tortiglione
Doctoral tutor and project leader
Professor
Andrea Ravignani
Doctoral co-tutor of the project
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Music's Emotional Power - Research on the music/emotions relationship Copyright 2025 Academy of Fine Arts Naples giuseppe.dimaio@dottorandi.abana.it
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