A recent study has found that the melodies of popular music have become less complex over time, particularly since the 1970s and 2000s.
The study, which analyzed chart-topping songs from 1950 to 2022, suggests that the rise of new genres like stadium rock, disco, and hip-hop has contributed to this trend.
However, the researchers emphasize that this doesn't necessarily mean music is becoming less sophisticated overall.
They believe that other elements of music, such as sound textures and harmonies, may be growing more complex to compensate for the simpler melodies.
