Can the music we love reveal more than just a tune?

Can the music we love reveal more than just a tune?

Xuan Huang

Have you ever wondered why certain songs make it into your playlist? Is it because you’re drawn to music from a specific culture, or do you resonate with certain global pop melodies, or is it simply a preference for a particular style of music?

Our research delves beyond just “I like this song” to explore the factors influencing the musical preferences of listeners in China. The music heard by Chinese audiences is diverse and rich, ranging from the melodious strings of the guqin to the dynamic beats of contemporary pop. We’re curious: do Beethoven fans also appreciate the Peking Opera? Do enthusiasts of Chinese pop also enjoy Chinese rap? The responses of listeners to musical stimuli can help us construct a hierarchy of musical preferences and uncover the types of music preferred by Chinese listeners.

In this experiment, you will listen to fragments of music from various genres, and your task is to tell us about your preferences and familiarity. This process is not only a journey of musical exploration but also an opportunity for self-discovery.

Embark on a journey to explore your musical preferences now! Invite your friends and family to join this fascinating exploration of musical tastes. Remember, each person’s choices are unique and valuable data in our research.

Click https://app.amsterdammusiclab.nl/mpref to start your musical adventure.


你是否曾想过,为何某些歌曲会出现在你的歌单中?是因为某种特定文化的音乐曾深深吸引你,还是你对某些全球流行旋律产生共鸣,或者你只是单纯偏爱某种音乐风格?

我们的研究不只是关于“我喜欢这首歌”,更致力于探究影响中国听众音乐偏好的因素。中国听众聆听的音乐多元且丰富,从古琴的悠扬到流行音乐的动感节奏。我们好奇,那些喜爱贝多芬的听众是否也对京剧有所欣赏?热衷于华语流行歌曲的人是否也会喜欢华语说唱?该研究可以帮助我们创建音乐偏好的层次结构,发现中国听众偏好的音乐类型。

在这个实验中,你将听到多种不同流派的音乐片段,你的任务是告诉我们你的喜好和熟悉度。这个过程不仅是一次音乐的探索之旅,也是一次自我发现的机会。

现在就来挑战自己的音乐偏好吧!快叫上你的朋友和家人,一起加入这场探索音乐偏好的奇妙之旅。记住,每个人的选择都是我们这项研究中独一无二的宝贵数据。

点击 https://app.amsterdammusiclab.nl/mpref 开始你的音乐冒险之旅。