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This research aims to explore the functional benefits of work songs in preventing joint rushing during social interactions.

How characteristics of work songs facilitate tempo-keeping in social interactions

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Experiments investigate how work songs improve coordination in rhythmic tasks, indicating a cultural tool for collaboration.

This research aims to explore the functional benefits of work songs in preventing joint rushing during social interactions.
Conducted three experiments with pairs of participants performing rhythmic tapping tasks.
Simulated key aspects of work songs through solo vocalizations and metric subdivisions in timing.
Measured timing variability and interpersonal coordination during the tasks.
Joint rushing was completely eliminated when one participant vocalized a subdivided rhythm.
Timing variability significantly decreased with the use of work song features.
Interpersonal coordination showed marked improvement in conditions simulating work songs.

Wolf et al. (2026) studied this question.

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