Melodies in chart-topping music have become less complex, study finds. Changes since 1950 could partly be due to new genres such as stadium rock, disco and hip-hop. The average complexity of melodies had fallen over time, with two big drops in 1975 and 2000, as well as a smaller drop in 1996.
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the Guardian
Melodies in chart-topping music have become less complex, study finds
Scientists say changes since 1950 could partly be due to new genres such as stadium rock, disco and hip-hop
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