Frisson

A psychophysiological response to music, art, or other aesthetic stimuli characterised by a pleasurable shiver or chills sensation accompanied by piloerection (goosebumps) and transient increases in heart rate and skin conductance. Frisson is associated with high emotional arousal and a sense of awe, wonder, or transcendence. It is considered a form of peak emotional experience and has been investigated in HCI as both a target for wearable haptic interventions and as a physiological signal for detecting emotional engagement. Research has explored technology-mediated frisson sharing in collective settings such as live music performances, with potential applications in accessible entertainment design for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences seeking alternative emotional engagement channels.