Musical tastes and personality type are closely related, according to a study of more than 36,000 people from around the world.
一项针对全世界三万六千多人的调查显示，人的音乐品味与个性紧密相联。
Researchers at Cambridge University say people use musicto define their identity.
剑桥大学研究人员表示，人们可以通过音乐来判断对方大概是怎样的一个人。
People often view rock fans as artistic or rebellious, classical buffs as intellectual and rap followers as athletic or hostile.
摇滚乐迷通常比较有艺术气质或者反叛、古典乐爱好者则较有文化修养，而说唱乐迷则比较有运动天赋，但容易产生对立情绪。
The university's Dr Jason Rentfrow said: "Even though our assumptions may not be accurate, we get a very strong impression about someone when we ask them what music they like."
剑桥大学的杰森．伦特弗洛博士说：“尽管我们的假设不完全准确，但我们往往通过询问对方喜爱怎样的音乐来形成对对方的看法。”