Music, motion and cross modal associations

Does a rising scale elicit an image of moving upwards? Towards or away from us? Does it sound increasing in speed? Does a falling scale elicit the reverse sensation? How can a musical passage portray a bright color? A sharp object?  These are some of the questions that interest us in studying the connection between music, motion and visual percepts.   

If you wish to understand better watch this early Mickey Mouse cartoon and follow the small details of how the sound accompanies action and reflects elements like size, brightness and sharpness here