202509.04
What factors make us feel “groove” when we listen to music? (Oral Presentation: Research Proposal)
Posted in RESEARCH
I think we have all experienced becoming excited and wanting to move our bodies when listening to music. This feeling is known as the sense of groove, and previous research has shown that optimal prediction error plays an important role in eliciting it. However, many questions remain about which factors —especially individual characteristics— affect beat prediction, prediction error, and the intensity of the groove experience.
Therefore, this study focuses on the relationship between an individual’s spontaneous motor tempo and the tempo of musical pieces, aiming to clarify how these factors influence the strength of the groove experience.
During my presentation, I received many valuable comments and suggestions from professors and fellow students. I am truly grateful. In particular, the feedback concerning rhythmic density across conditions was extremely important, and I am still carefully considering it as I move forward with the project. By incorporating these insightful suggestions, I hope to develop this study into more meaningful research. (Tsuchiya)
I think we have all experienced becoming excited and wanting to move our bodies when listening to music. This feeling is known as the sense of groove, and previous research has shown that optimal prediction error plays an important role in eliciting it. However, many questions remain about which factors —especially individual characteristics— affect beat prediction, prediction error, and the intensity of the groove experience.
Therefore, this study focuses on the relationship between an individual’s spontaneous motor tempo and the tempo of musical pieces, aiming to clarify how these factors influence the strength of the groove experience.
During my presentation, I received many valuable comments and suggestions from professors and fellow students. I am truly grateful. In particular, the feedback concerning rhythmic density across conditions was extremely important, and I am still carefully considering it as I move forward with the project. By incorporating these insightful suggestions, I hope to develop this study into more meaningful research. (Tsuchiya)