Fig. 2

Means of goodness of fit and humorousness ratings in major mode. b Means of goodness of fit and humorousness ratings in minor mode

Note. The bipolar scales were presented as antagonist pairs of qualities ranging from the value -3 to +3 (e.g. Not humorous ?Humorous; Did not fit at all ? Absolutely fit into the melody). The x axis represents the final notes with the lower and higher octaves folded, so that each pitch class is arranged vertically. Because of this, it is important to note that the higher tonics of the lower octaves are the same notes (and values) as the lower tonics of the higher octaves