The theme of this thesis is The perception of emotions in music in preschool children. In this work the theoretical part was discussed, based on the development of emotions in children, emotional intelligence and the significance of music for the holistic development, developemnt of musicality and its characteristics such as musical intelligence and musical sensitivity. At the end of the theoretical part the significance of music is linked with emotions in the sense of identifying emotions in music, on the basis of which the study was constructed. The develoment of emotions in children begins from the earliest age, and an encouraging environment is important so the child's emotional development can be supported to the fullest. Emotional intelligence signifies the ability to recognize one's own emotions and those of others, as well as adequate reaction in relation to this. Music, on the other hand, encourages our emotional side, and its role in the educational process is of great significance, as in the process of the child's upbringing, so in the correct early development and its holistic development. It is most important to note the influence od the environment and the educational institutions in carrying out musical activities through the curriculum and supporting the correct emotional development of each and every child.