When a New Song Is Released by Taylor Swift, It

question 21

Essay

When a new song is released by Taylor Swift, it is almost immediately embraced by her fans. It is new, yet it sounds very familiar. What role does the listener's musical knowledge and experience play in making something new sound familiar?

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