"Music Exposure's Influence on Cross-Cultural Rhythmic Interpretation"

A global study involving participants from 15 countries reveals a universal preference for simple integer ratios in rhythms, indicating a brain bias towards these structures during music perception. While this bias is consistent across cultures, specific rhythmic preferences vary significantly, emphasizing the impact of cultural exposure on musical cognition. The research underscores the importance of including participants from traditional societies and highlights the need for diverse, global research to fully understand the complexities of music perception.