Question

1. Give an example of an earworm (a catchy song) that stays with you. What is it about the earworm that makes it so catchy?

2. Give an example of a place where you hear rhythm that is not music. Think about sounds you may hear either outdoors or indoors, in nature or man-made.

3. How would a booming economy (meaning a good economy, where people in general have enough money) help with the development of a new genre like Rock and Roll?

Answer 1

Example of an earworm:

In addition to "Bad Romance," examples of common earworms named in the study include "Don't stop believing," by Journey and, perhaps not surprisingly, "Can't get you out of my head," by Kylie Minogue.

Example of a place (Outdoors):

Airplanes

Wind

Birds

Reasons for how a booming economy would help with the development of a new genre:

The growing middle class has lead to new markets, supported economic growth and has built stronger communities. Just like how rock and roll has brought people together, has helped develop new genres of music and has made tremendous strides in changing the music scene for the better.