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Study Reveals Blinking Syncs with Classical Music Tempo

11/20/2025

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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that blinking, occurring 900–1,200 times per hour, can synchronize with tempo of Western classical music.
In a study with over 100 volunteers, eyelid movements aligned with the music tempo even when it played backwards.
The synchronization was disrupted when participants engaged in unrelated tasks.
The findings suggest a link between auditory perception and motor actions and may inform therapies for neurological conditions.

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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that blinking, occurring 900–1,200 times per hour, can synchronize with tempo of Western classical music.
In a study with over 100 volunteers, eyelid movements aligned with the music tempo even when it played backwards.
The synchronization was disrupted when participants engaged in unrelated tasks.
The findings suggest a link between auditory perception and motor actions and may inform therapies for neurological conditions.