why is music the unversial langugage

Answer 1

I believe that it is universal because one does not have to know any language in particular to respond. One responds on one level emotionally and on another level intellectually. Everyone's response is based on their background and preferences.

Here are several opinions:

http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/1-24-2005-64674.asp

http://www.srichinmoy.org/resources/library/music_and_spirituality/music_gods_language/

http://www.miqel.com/jazz_music_heart/language-of-spirit.html