When we think of music, there are certain associations that we have with certain genres and eras that remain unchanging. An association with a particular sound or style is formed, and it exists in our collective psyche as a constant. So what is the answer to this timeless question?

The answer lies in the power and influence of music. Music is capable of capturing and representing the emotions, meanings, and messages that we wish to express. Through its use of rhythm, melody, and lyrics, music has the power to profoundly impact our lives. We remember the songs of our youth, the soundtracks of our greatest moments, and the songs that we have used to express our feelings.

These experiences have helped us form certain associations with music. We associate jazz music with the 1920s, rock n’ roll with the 1950s, and hip-hop with the 1990s. Even though the sonic landscape of popular music is constantly changing, the impact that music has on our lives is still strong enough to fix these associations in time.

No matter how many times we hear a new genre or style of music, we will never lose our associations with the songs of our pasts. Musical associations remain fixed in time, and they remain a part of our identity as music fans. That is the answer to this timeless question.