Possible Factors Influencing Music Preference

Author

Isabella M. Pinto

Publication Date

Summer 8-8-1949

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine factors influencing musical preference. The most important factor related to preference for classical music is thought by some to be the cultural background of the listener. According to Lazersfeld, "there is probably no question so sensitive to socialize differences as listening to serious music." This is consistent with the opinion of musicians and music critics who state that discriminating musical taste is a result of frequent listening to good music.

Degree Name

Psychology

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Psychology

First Committee Member (Chair)

Morton J. Keston

Second Committee Member

Hugh Milton Miller

Third Committee Member

George Maxwell Peterson

Language

English

Keywords

Psychology, Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Keston Music Recognition Test, Heston Personal Adjustment Inventory

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Pinto, Isabella M.. "Possible Factors Influencing Music Preference." (1949). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/psy_etds/221