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2024-08-05 20:12:59

Bartosz Milewski on Nostr: Predictive model of music appreciation: After hearing the first few bars, we develop ...

Predictive model of music appreciation:

After hearing the first few bars, we develop a pretty good idea what will follow. If this expectation is easily satisfied, we get bored. It's monotony. We lose interest.

The more musically savvy we get, the stronger the predictive model, and the harder it is to get surprised. But too much unpredictability also feels monotonous.

The best music strikes the balance between predictability and novelty. We love structure, and we hate it.
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