Why we love repetition in music - Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis?

We love repetition in music because it helps us feel happy and connected to what we’re hearing.

Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy, maybe a train that goes choo-choo, or a drum that goes dum-dum. When the same sound happens again and again, it feels familiar and comforting, like having a best friend who always knows how to make you laugh.

When music repeats, it's like playing a game with yourself. You know what’s coming next, maybe a catchy chorus or a fun rhythm, and that makes you feel excited and ready to jump in. It’s like when you know the words to your favorite song and can’t help but sing along.

Think about learning a new tune. If it keeps repeating, it's easier to remember. It’s like practicing how to tie your shoes, the more times you do it, the better you get. In music, repetition is like practice that makes things fun and easy to recall.