Behavioral evidence of a harmonic surprise effect on preference in popular music by Scott A. Miles, David S. Rosen, Norberto M. Grzywacz

“…We produced the stimuli with both experimental control and ecological validity in mind by engaging the help of studio musicians. The stimuli were rated for preference by 84 participants (44 female, 40 male) between 18 to 65 years old. …”
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