Abstract

In this study, personality compliance levels are examined according to tonality and tempo variables, which are acquired in consequence of analysis of music genres and pieces to which fine arts faculty, trainee music teachers mostly listen. A total of 31 students participated in the study. Data acquired from Hacettepe Personality Inventory (HPI) were analyzed with the t test for pairs and one way variance analysis (ANOVA) for groups, of more than 2 people. The source of difference was analyzed with the Tukey (HSD) test.  Data about music genre, tempo and tonality were acquired through face-to-face interviews. The results of the study suggested a significant difference between social compliance, personal compliance, and general compliance levels in terms of music genre. The personal, social and general compliance levels of those listening to rock music were determined to be lower than those who listened to classical, pop and Turkish folk music. A significant difference was determined between social compliance, personal compliance, and general compliance levels in terms of tonality variables. The personal, social and general compliance levels of minor listeners were lower than those of major listeners. There was no significant difference in terms of tonality variables.

Key words: Social compliance, personal compliance, general compliance, music genre, tempo and tonality.