THE TOP 12 EARWORMS IN HISTORY
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Tiredness, lack of sleep or boredom are ingredients in a melting pot of the tunes that we cannot get out of our heads. We call them “earworms”.
Some years ago the University of St. Andrews in Scotland compiled a list of the most persistent “earworms” in history, based on scientifically measurable factors which potentially make a song addictive. These included surprise, predictability, rhythmic repetition, melodic power and receptivity.
Here is the St. Andrews’ list:
Source:
XL Semanal 20/08/2023
Translation:
© Paul Whitelock
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