We always think classical (古典的) music fans are quiet and shy, and lovers of rap (说唱音乐) are outgoing.According to a study in Edinburgh, it is.
Professor North, who did the study, says that people often show their personalities through the kind of music they listen to. More than 36,000 people from around the world joined-the study.Here are some of the results:
Western and country music fans are hard-working and not shy.
Classical music fans are quiet.
Rap fans are outgoing.
People think heavy metal fans are very sad and unhappy. But like classical music fans, they are in fact easy-going and creative, and not very outgoing.
Heavy metal fans in Sweden have more in common with heavy metal fans in Brazil than with Swedish fans of pop.
A. Fans of pop songs aren't creative, but are hard-working and outgoing. B. Maybe the most surprising result is that classical music fans and heavy metal (重金属摇滚乐) fans have very similar personalities. C. But is it really true that our musical tastes show our personalities (性格)? D. They talked about their musical tastes and did personality tests. E. Professor North says that the results also explain (解释) why so many people are good friends with people who like the same music. |
