What does your taste in music say about your personality
jwolf (67) in personality • 6 hours ago
Although what you wear doesn’t define you as a human being, and neither does your taste in music, it seems that your playlist might say a few things about your personality. According to a study made by a group of psychologists from the Cambridge University, it appears that your musical preferences have a say in the way you think and feel.
The study showed that there are two categories of people: the rational ones, who prefer to go by the rules, and those who are guided by their emotions. So, let’s find out in what category you fit in.
The psychologists gathered 4000 participants who were put to a series of detailed questions about their thinking ways. After that, their musical taste was analysed – they had to listen to 50 songs of different music genres and say which ones they liked the most.
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The participants to the study were between 20 and 60 years old. You would think that age has a say in music preferences, but the study demonstrated the contrary. It didn’t matter if the person was 20 or 60, his choices were only influenced by his personality type.
The people who were more sensitive had the tendency to choose more romantic, sensual songs, with a powerful message, like soft rock and R&B songs, while those who were rational thinkers chose more intense and calculated songs, like heavy rock and jazz songs.
The study suggested that the sensitive participants preferred songs that had a deep message, whether it was a positive or a negative one. On the other side, the other category of people preferred songs which were much more alert and complex, in which there were used a lot more instruments.
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Of course, it is highly possible that a person can be a combination of the two categories mentioned above, having a mixed taste in music.
Also, here is a list of musical genres and what they say about your personality type:
Rap/Hip Hop
Those who listen to rap and hip hop music have a high self esteem and are very sociable.
Heavy Metal
The listeners of this musical genre have a tendency to be more introverted and to have a lower self esteem.
Indie Rock
The people who listen to Indie Rock music are not very active, but they have a very creative way of thinking and seeing things.
Electronic/Dance music
Those who are electronic music lovers are very creative and sociable people, who love to go out in the world and have a blast.
Classical music
Those who listen to classical music are introverted people, but they have a high self esteem and they also tend to get jobs that pay really well.
Pop music
People who like pop music are not really creative, but they are sociable and hard working.