TED-Ed: Earworms: Those songs that get stuck in your head - Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis

Earworms are involuntary, repetitive tunes that get stuck in our heads. They are a common phenomenon, affecting over 90% of people weekly. Earworms are a form of auditory imagery, often triggered by repetition and modern technology. However, they are not a new phenomenon, as historical references like Mark Twain's work show. Music's representation in memory, where we anticipate notes, may explain why tunes, not other sensory experiences, become earworms. Understanding earworms could provide insights into human cognition.

What role do modern technologies play in the prevalence of earworms?

Why is music more likely to become an earworm compared to other forms of sensory experiences?