The Tate-Nori effect Advanced Discussion

Conversation Questions: The 'Tate-Nori' Effect

Before reading this, were you aware that music had such distinct physical effects on your movement (vertical vs. horizontal)?
Do you naturally categorize your own music library into "bops" (Tate-Nori) and "swayers" (Yoko-Nori)? Can you name a specific song that is clearly one or the other for you?
The article defines Tate-Nori as upbeat tracks that make you want to bounce. What acoustic features (tempo, percussion, rhythm) do you think make a song a perfect "bop"?
Think about the last time you felt "into the groove" (sensorimotor synchronization). Was that feeling of synchronization more rewarding than just listening to the music? Why?

The research suggests using Tate-Nori music to enhance cardio workouts. Do you currently build your workout playlists with this intention, or do you just choose songs you like?
The article mentions using Yoko-Nori music for stress reduction. What kind of stressful situations (e.g., traffic, before a meeting, after a difficult phone call) could be immediately offset by putting on a "swayer"?
If you had to create a "Pre-Workout Vertical Prime" playlist for your colleagues or friends, what are the first three songs you would add?
Do you think this research could be used effectively in commercial spaces—for example, playing Yoko-Nori music in a waiting room or Tate-Nori music in a factory assembly line?

The article states that "vertical movement is closely linked to 'go' signals" while horizontal swaying is linked to "rest-and-digest safety." Why do you think humans evolved to associate these two basic motions with such distinct nervous system states? (Think about running/fighting vs. rocking/calming).
The researchers collaborated with professional composers to intentionally design the effects. Do you think knowing the 'secret' (the acoustic features) makes the music less enjoyable or more interesting?
The Fox in The Little Prince taught the importance of "taming" a relationship. In this context, do you think sensorimotor synchronization is a form of your brain "taming" the music?
The cerebellum helps predict the timing of sensory events. How does the anticipation involved in listening to music connect to anticipation in other areas of life, like motivation or focus?