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Explained S1E20 — Music
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Explained•Season 1•Episode 20

Music

7.4/10 · 532 votesSep 19, 201816 min

Ranked #8 of 20 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.

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Episode Summary

"Music" is episode 20 of Explained season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 532 votes, ranking #8 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on September 19, 2018.

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