A Darwinian mechanism selected for ecologically useful responses cannot explain why structurally complex, formally unified music arouses a qualitatively distinct emotional response that structurally disordered sound does not.

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Darwinian mechanism(explaining why humans might have certain abilities): The process of evolution by natural selection, where organisms with traits that help them survive and reproduce pass those traits to their offspring, gradually changing species over time.
Ecologically useful responses(describing what evolution would typically favor): Behaviors or reactions that help an organism survive and thrive in its natural environment.
Formally unified(describing how well-organized music fits together): Organized according to a consistent pattern or set of rules that create a sense of coherence and order.
Qualitatively distinct(as used in comparing different types of experiences): Fundamentally different in the way something feels or appears to you, not just in quantity or degree.
Selected for(describing which traits evolution would encourage): Favored by evolution because a trait helps an organism survive or reproduce better than others.
Structurally complex(describing the organization of music): Made up of many interconnected parts arranged in an intricate way.
Structurally disordered sound(contrasting with organized music): Noise or sound that lacks organization, pattern, or coherent arrangement.

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