Research finds music trends reflect mood of society

Update: 2025-12-11

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Music can do wonders for the mood. Researchers have discovered music can also reflect the mood of society. Markus Foramitti, one of the study's authors, spoke to Lauren Crimp.

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Research finds music trends reflect mood of society

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Research finds music trends reflect mood of society

Research finds music trends reflect mood of society