The Idiosyncrasy of Involuntary Musical Imagery Repetition (IMIR) Experiences: The Role of Tempo and Lyrics

Involuntary musical imagery repetition (IMIR), colloquially known as “earworms,” is a form of musical imagery that arises involuntarily and repeatedly in the mind. A growing number of studies, based on retrospective reports, suggest that IMIR experiences are associated with certain musical features, such as fast tempo and the presence of lyrics, and with individual differences in music training and engagement. However, research to date has not directly assessed the effect of such musical features on IMIR and findings about individual differences in music training and engagement are mixed. Using a cross-sectional design (Study 1, n = 263), we examined IMIR content in terms of tempo (fast, slow) and presence of lyrics (instrumental, vocal), and IMIR characteristics (frequency, duration of episode and section) in relation to 1) the musical content (tempo and lyrics) individuals most commonly expose themselves to (music-listening habits), and 2) music training and engagement. We also used an experimental design (Study 2, n = 80) to test the effects of tempo (fast or slow) and the presence of lyrics (instrumental or vocal) on IMIR retrieval and duration. Results from Study 1 showed that the content of music that individuals are typically exposed to with regard to tempo and lyrics predicted and resembled their IMIR content, and that music engagement, but not music training, predicted IMIR frequency. Music training was, however, shown to predict the duration of IMIR episodes. In the experiment (Study 2), tempo did not predict IMIR retrieval, but the presence of lyrics influenced IMIR duration. Taken together, our findings suggest that IMIR is an idiosyncratic experience primed by the music-listening habits and music engagement of the individual

The Cauldron, 2015, Issue 07

In issue 7 of The Cauldron we welcomed new Police Chief Gary Lewis and celebrated National Coming Out Day. We looked at the life of a CSU athlete and did a review of the Cavs scrimmage. Then, we discussed what it is like to work an on campus job and we also reviewed the TV show American Horror Story: Hotel. Finally, we discussed the importance of student journalists and why it is important to utilize your professors\u27 office hours.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cauldron_archives/1006/thumbnail.jp

The Cauldron, 2015, Issue 07

In issue 7 of The Cauldron we welcomed new Police Chief Gary Lewis and celebrated National Coming Out Day. We looked at the life of a CSU athlete and did a review of the Cavs scrimmage. Then, we discussed what it is like to work an on campus job and we also reviewed the TV show American Horror Story: Hotel. Finally, we discussed the importance of student journalists and why it is important to utilize your professors\u27 office hours.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cauldron_archives/1006/thumbnail.jp

The Cauldron, 2015, Issue 06

Issue 6 of The Cauldron we discuss the lengthening of the Commuter Corner hours, dance marathon captured on campus, the Cleveland Indians missing playoffs, Women\u27s golf new record, feature is about the Voting Rights act of 1965 and how it\u27s impacted racial equality, Mike Abbadini student who rocks on campus, a CSU professor\u27s play ran at the Playhouse, movie and show reviews and four opinions about senseless gun voilence in Cleveland, gender equality, Donald Trump\u27s campaign and how words affect sexual practices.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cauldron_archives/1005/thumbnail.jp

The Cauldron, 2015, Issue 06

Issue 6 of The Cauldron we discuss the lengthening of the Commuter Corner hours, dance marathon captured on campus, the Cleveland Indians missing playoffs, Women\u27s golf new record, feature is about the Voting Rights act of 1965 and how it\u27s impacted racial equality, Mike Abbadini student who rocks on campus, a CSU professor\u27s play ran at the Playhouse, movie and show reviews and four opinions about senseless gun voilence in Cleveland, gender equality, Donald Trump\u27s campaign and how words affect sexual practices.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cauldron_archives/1005/thumbnail.jp

Criminal Law Enforcement v. the Free Press

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Experimental study of three-nucleon dynamics in proton-deuteron breakup reaction

Proton–deuteron breakup reaction can serve as a tool to test stateof- the-art descriptions of nuclear interactions. At intermediate energies, below the threshold for pion production, comparison of the data with exact theoretical calculations is possible and subtle effects of the dynamics beyond the pairwise nucleon–nucleon interaction, namely the three-nucleon force (3NF), are significant. Beside 3NF, Coulomb interaction or relativistic effects are also important to precisely describe the differential cross section of the breakup reaction. The data analysis and preliminary results of the measurement of proton-induced deuteron breakup at the Cyclotron Center Bronowice, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków are presented

Gross primary productivity and respiration in the experimental wetland basins, 1996-98

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A total dissolved solids budget for the experimental wetland basins, 1996-98

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Calcite in the metaphyton and sediments of the experimental wetland basins, 1999

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