S/P/64. In what sense, if any, can a work of music express an emotion?

This essay examines the special place of music in aesthetics, and most importantly where its’ ability to express emotion comes from. Rather than agreeing with Scruton (who claims music is unanalysable), I argue that Budd’s analysis may provide some insights in to the power of music, even if they are not sufficient for a complete theory of expression. The paper also discusses the biographical and evocation arguments for expression theory, before going on to explain Budd’s analysis.