In funk music, rhythmic complexity influences dancing desire: Syncopated rhythm may influence our desire to dance to music

Rhythmic drum patterns with a balance of rhythmic predictability and complexity may influence our desire to dance and enjoy the music. Many people find themselves unable to resist moving their bodies to the thumping beat of hip-hop, electronic, or funk music, but may feel less desire to dance when listening to a highly syncopated type of music, like free jazz.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 16, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news