Babies are born to dance, new research shows

Date: March 16, 2010

Source: University of York

Summary:

A study of infants finds they respond to the rhythm and tempo of music and find it more engaging than speech. The research suggest that babies may be born with a predisposition to move rhythmically in response to music.

Researchers have discovered that infants respond to the rhythm and tempo of music and find it more engaging than speech.