2021

When you hear a melody, your perception is formed by the shapes and movements you associate with it.

It is not only the timing, but also the shape of sounds that can create a groovy feeling. A new study looks into musicians¡¯ practices.  

The more irregular noises you hear in the background, the harder your brain has to work to direct your attention to what is important. It does this by learning to anticipate the unforeseen. 

Algorithms and technology have so far helped listeners to more of the same music. Now, UiO researchers are working on new technology that can get people interested in a greater musical variety. 

In 2020, the pandemic changed all our plans. You can see how it went in our Annual Report.

It can tap rhythms, play chimes, and improvise its own music. The robot¡¯s inventor, Michael Krzyzaniak, believes that Dr. Squiggles may increase amateur musicians¡¯ enjoyment of music.

A recently published article by RITMO researchers has been chosen as a highlight by The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA).

Music makes us move with it, even when we try not to. Several factors are in play, but the tempo is particularly important.