From Beethoven's 5th Symphony to Britney Spears' ... Baby One More Time, there are some songs that we just can't seem to shake from our memories.There's a reason — and it all comes back to the hook, which is loosely defined as a moment in music that stands out or stays in our head.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-05-28/why-some-music-hooks-get-stuck-in-your-head/102381610