Chromesthesia or sound-to-color synesthesia is a type of synesthesia in which sound involuntarily evokes an experience of color, shape, and movement. ... Synesthetes that perceive color while listening to music, experience the colors in addition to the normal auditory sensations.

How do people see with chromesthesia?

Chromesthesia is a type of synesthesia. An acoustic perception evokes a visual experience. Some people see music in shapes and colors, they may have a perception of taste and smell, and in their fingertips, they may even feel a texture. These synesthetic experiences are automatic and involuntary.

Can you develop chromesthesia?

Yes, You Can Teach Yourself Synesthesia (And Here's Why You Should) A synesthete-turned-scientist on why it's helpful to "hear" colors and "see" sounds. ... We often think of synesthesia as “seeing” sounds in different colors (also known as chromesthesia).