What Makes Music Sound ‘Catchy’?

Imagine you're playing with building blocks. Some songs are like the most fun block tower, easy to stack, and it makes you giggle every time you look at it. That’s what makes music ‘catchy’. It has simple, happy parts that repeat in a way your brain loves.

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Examples

  1. A toddler bounces up and down while listening to a cheerful pop song.
  2. Your friend hums the same tune for an hour after hearing it once.
  3. You can't stop singing along to your favorite song on the way to school.

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