Musical escapism

Musical escapism is a psychological phenomenon characterized by the use of music to elicit vivid daydreams and imaginative scenarios, facilitating a temporary disconnection from immediate surroundings. It is characterized by immersive, music-induced daydreaming. This practice, a subset of the broader concept of escapism, involves active cognitive engagement, wherein listeners become participants in self-constructed narratives inspired by and synchronized with musical stimuli. The term was coined by Dorsa Rohani at the University of Toronto.