Ten Commandments: Does Music Have The Ability To Change A Mood?

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14. Does music do more to set a mood or is it a reflection of a mood already in place? Things to consider: Does music have the ability to change a mood? Can it establish an atmosphere? Does it have the power to dictate what a person should feel and how they should behave? For an example: If you are sad at a party, can the upbeat music of that situation change your state of mind and mood, or at the very least, force to conform to the collect tone of the environment? Explain your reasoning and defend your choice.