Cats are inquisitive creatures, so it may not surprise you to see this feline wanting to hear what all the fuss was about while his owner played the piano.

Cricket, a black-and-white cat, wasn't content to listen to the music from afar. Instead, he climbed on top of the grand piano to inspect the sound more closely. However, the dramatic melody played by a man made him jump on numerous occasions.

The footage, shared to TikTok by Ellen Moffatt (@ellen.moffatt), quickly went viral, amassing more than 3.9 million views in 24 hours.

The December 3 video is more than just a cat jumping to—or from—the beat; it's a delightful throwback that has sparked memories for many. Captioned "Cricket's first piano lesson went GREAT," the clip has resonated widely, gathering almost 900,000 likes.

"This is like a scene out of a Disney movie—the music [and] the reactions are perfect," wrote one commenter.

"I feel like I'm watching Tom and Jerry seeing him jump like that," posted another user. Moffatt agreed, saying: "Seeing it in person felt the exact same! I was losing it."

At the time of writing, six more users compared the clip to the American animated cartoon series about Tom, a hapless cat in a never-ending pursuit of a clever mouse called Jerry.

"This reminds me of one Tom and Jerry episode when Tom was playing the piano and Jerry was stuck inside of it trying to escape," commented another user.

Users are likely referencing one of the most iconic episodes, The Cat Concerto, which features a chaotic piano performance turned into a comedic battle of wits.

"Telling my kids this was Aristocats," said another commenter, referring to the 1970 Disney animated film about a cat's quest to find their way home after being kidnapped by their owner's greedy butler. The film ends with a joyous, jazz-filled house party hosted by street cats.

What Sort of Music Do Cats Like?

There is no denying that the video has boosted users' serotonin, though it's unclear if the same can be said for Cricket. A study published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery said that cats do like music, but they prefer their own genre. Indeed, there is such a thing as "cat music," which incorporates purrs, suckling sounds, and frequencies matching feline vocal ranges, two octaves higher than human ones.

The 2019 study by Louisiana State University that involved 20 felines found that "cat music" significantly reduced stress-related behaviors compared to classical music or silence. Stress scores were measured through physical exams, behavioral observations, and blood tests, were lower in all cats regardless of age, sex, breed, or living environment.

The calming effects of cat music improved the accuracy of veterinary examinations, prompting recommendations to play it in veterinary clinic waiting rooms to reduce feline anxiety and enhance their overall well-being.

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