A man sitting on the park bench turns toward you and asks if you can "hear the chimes." He then suddenly has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. The sound of chimes is an example of a(n):

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An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some with migraines or seizures before either the headache or seizure begins. It often manifests as the sensation of a strange light, an unpleasant smell, or confusing thoughts or experiences. In this scenario, the "sound of chimes" that the man experiences before his seizure is an example of an aura, specifically an auditory aura.

A Man Sitting on the Park Bench Turns Toward You