Earworm

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Involuntary musical imagery
Stuck song syndrome
gptkbp:canBeAnnoying True
gptkbp:canBePleasant True
gptkbp:canLastFor Several hours
Several minutes
gptkbp:commonIn General population
gptkbp:describes A catchy piece of music that continually repeats through a person's mind
gptkbp:etymology From German 'Ohrwurm'
Literally means 'ear worm' in German
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:frequency Occurs weekly for most people
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Earworm
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Memory
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Music perception
gptkbp:studiedBy James Kellaris
Vicky Williamson
gptkbp:studiedIn gptkb:Psychology
Musicology
gptkbp:triggeredBy Associations with memories
Emotional states
Recent exposure to music
Repetitive lyrics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Estelle_Caswell
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6