Why songs get stuck
Chapter 1
The anatomy of an earworm
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Chapter 2
What makes a song sticky
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Chapter 3
How to silence the loop
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Why songs get stuck
Ch 1 · The anatomy of an earworm
nic The Science of Earworms
When a song gets looping in your brain, just chew some gum to block the track!
Fun Fact
Earworm origins: The German word 'Ohrwurm' was coined in 1979 by psychiatrist Cornelius Eckert to describe stuck songs.
Glossary
earworm (noun)
A catchy song or tune that runs continually through a person's mind. Researcher Kelly Jakubowski notes that fast, upbeat songs are far more likely to trigger this mental repetition.
A catchy song or tune that runs continually through a person's mind. Researcher Kelly Jakubowski notes that fast, upbeat songs are far more likely to trigger this mental repetition.
Quiz
According to a 2001 study by James Kellaris, what percentage of people experience earworms?
Quiz
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sound and filling in missing musical gaps?
Quiz
According to research, which group of people tends to experience earworms more frequently?