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10am --> (30 min) Students to fill in padlet required components

1 Research Question

2 Key Points with Evidence (or more)

1 paragraph

10:30am --> (15 min) Sharing/Review

in pairs, students will do a 2 minute sharing on their work

student A presents, student B complete #7 Peer Feedback

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Can music affect someone either positively or negatively?

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Can music affect someone either positively or negatively?

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[A Brief Description of your topic]

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How Listening to Music Affects Your Mood?

Description:
According to PsychologyToday, People use music to achieve various goals, such as feeling more energized, maintaining focus on tasks, and reducing boredom.

Today i will be sharing on how does music produce such a powerful effect on the mind.

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Write down your key points below

For example, if your topic is "How Listening to Music Affects Your Mood?"

1. Music is a tool that can ease negative emotions and enhance positive emotions.

2. Music can help people cope with stress or distract them from a bad mood.

3. Many people use music to trigger their memory and remind themselves of important past events.

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Key points

Music is a tool that can ease negative emotions and enhance positive emotions.

Music can help people cope with stress or distract them from a bad mood.

Many people use music to trigger their memory and remind themselves of important past events.

Music makes life better. Music is used across cultures and ages as a powerful mood regulator. We regularly use music to soothe our souls and comfort our pain. The emotional power of music is one of the main motivations why people devote so much time, energy, and money to it. People use music to achieve various goals, such as feeling more energized, maintaining focus on tasks, and reducing boredom. For example, we rely on music to help us power through workouts and tackle tasks we'd rather ignore, and we manipulate our moods with melodies.

So, how does music produce such a powerful effect on the mind?

1. Coping with stress

Music offers a resource for emotion regulation. For instance, sad music enables the listener to disengage from the distressing situations (breakup, death, etc.), and focus instead on the beauty of the music. Further, lyrics that resonate with the listener's personal experience can give voice to feelings or experiences that one might not be able to express oneself. Listening to soft and slow music, such as classical music, is better for managing negative emotions compared to hard or heavy music. Listening to happy music can influence the way one perceives the world in a stressful situation. For example, upbeat tunes can give you an optimistic outlook and make you feel better.

2. Music and memory

Listening to a piece of music that was played a lot during a significant life event (e.g., a family celebration) many years ago can trigger a deeply nostalgic emotional experience. The feeling is not in the music, but in what it reminds us. Many listeners use music to remind themselves of valued past events, becoming nostalgic. For example, nostalgia is a powerful force around Christmas ('White Christmas'). Some people may have a fond memory associated with Elgar (Pomp and Circumstance) for graduation ceremonies, and Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major," (or Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" in C major) for weddings.

3. Pleasure in sad music

For some, sad music intensifies the feelings of sorrow and loss connected to personal events and memories. Listening to a sad song while in a sad mood is like someone (a friend) empathizing with your experience. The reward could be purely biochemical. We have all experienced the feeling of relief and serenity after a good cry. At the biological level, sad music is linked to the hormone prolactin (associated with crying), a chemical that helps to curb grief (Huron, 2011). Prolactin produces feelings of calmness to counteract mental pain.

4. The feeling of being moved

Music often makes us feel like crying because we experience a sense of awe and admiration. The feeling is a kind of wonder at realizing what other minds can create. In response to these emotions, we may experience goosebumps and motivation for the improvement of self and society. The experience is often intense and pleasurable.

5. Music and time perception

Music shows that time perception is essentially subjective - music can distort "clock time". Music is a powerful emotional stimulus that changes our relationship with time. Time does indeed seem to fly when listening to pleasant music. Hearing pleasant music seems to divert attention away from time processing. Moreover, this attention-related shortening effect appears to be greater in the case of low-arousing (calm) music with a slow tempo. For example, music is used in waiting rooms to reduce the subjective duration of time spent waiting or in supermarkets to encourage people to stay for longer and buy more. Consumers spend more time in the grocery store when the background music is slow. Music keeps workers happy when doing repetitive and otherwise boring work.

In sum, music can alter our moods, emotions, and motivation. We can use music to validate or challenge our moods. Music can also reflect the mood on a national level. For example, the protest song "Baraye," (the anthem of Iran's "Woman, Life, Liberty" protest movement) expresses Iranians' painful grievances.

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Music can be seen as a coping resource that leads to a feeling of empowerment and provides possibilities for emotion regulation.

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#4 Your Viewpoints with Evidences: [Key in one of your viewpoints here, e.g., Music Acts as a Resource for Mood Regulation]

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#4 Your Viewpoints with Evidences: [Key in one of your viewpoints here, e.g., Music Acts as a Resource for Mood Regulation]

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[Your evidence here]

For example: sad music enables the listener to disengage from the distressing situations (breakup, death, etc.), and focus instead on the beauty of the music

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Further, lyrics that resonate with the listener’s personal experience can give voice to feelings or experiences that one might not be able to express oneself.

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listening to self-selected music could be an effective and low-cost strategy for enhancing students’ emotional state, motivation, and concentration in a school context

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#5 Your Viewpoints with Evidences: [Another Key Point here, e.g., listening to self-selected music could be an effective and low-cost strategy for enhancing students’ emotional state, motivation, and concentration in a school context]

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#5 Your Viewpoints with Evidences: [Another Key Point here, e.g., listening to self-selected music could be an effective and low-cost strategy for enhancing students’ emotional state, motivation, and concentration in a school context]

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[Key in your evidence here]

e.g., a fast tempo and a major key can evoke emotions such as joy, excitement, and triumph, whereas the same characteristics in a minor key can evoke emotions such as anger, tension, or anxiety (Gabrielsson & Lindström, 2016)

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how does music affect the moods of listeners?

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How has TikTok influenced music over the years?

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Hello everyone

Today, i will be sharing about [#02 your research question]

Lets take a look at my keypoints:

[#03 your main points without the evidences/details]

Delving deeper into [keypoint 1]

Moving on, [keypoint 2]

To summarise, i have talked about [#03 your main points without the evidences/details]

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Dylan Cheong

Question: How did technology affect the music industry?

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How hiphop influence youth culture over the past decade

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How edm music have influence youth in the past few years

There are several key ways music impacts young brains and minds. First, music itself can shape how children and teens think, feel and behave. Second, music education – learning to appreciate and play music – can directly shape brain development, forming genuine connections in the brain.

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How does Music improve concentration and academic performance?

According to Neurobiological and hormonal mechanisms listening to music releases endorphins which help combat distress

In today’s endeavour I will be covering more on this mechanism

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How music can help reduce stress for Nbss sec 2 students?

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How does music impact daily lives amongst adults?

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How does music impact daily lives amongst adults?

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music can improve productivity. music,especially instrumental or classical music can reduce distraction and reduce anxiety which helps increase productivity.music helps mask environment noises and regulate mood which helps in crease productivity. therefore, music can improve productivity

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How does music impact our mood for everybody?

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Question 1: How does hearing to music affects during Physical and digital performance???

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How does music help to influence mood among teenagers?

link: https://www.lmtmusicacademy.co.uk/how-does-music-affect-teen-behaviour#:~:text=Music%20serves%20as%20a%20powerful,foster%20a%20sense%20of%20belonging.

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does music improve concentration and academic performace?

music engage brain and improve concentration and academic performace. music train the brain to pay better attention to events and make predictions about what might happen.

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Does music activates thr frontal love,right and left brain atmosphere

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point: music in the 2000s varied. many people listened to music by britney spears.

explain: their music was streamed on many platforms

example: the rise of youtube in the mid-2000s revolutionized the music industry and many physical formats were sold through cds in shops

link: hence, this helped promote more artists and allowed music to evolve more to be like now

music in the 2000s were dominated by several popular artists and this led to self-promotion

music advanced quickly and soon many physical formats were available in the forms of cds too, and many artists gained lots of recognition and had good sales in music

youtube helped boost the music video sales

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How does music influence the development of personal identity in adolescents?

1. They might experiment with different music genres to see what fits them best, which can be a way of figuring out who they are.

2. The bands or genres they like can help them find friends with similar interests, which reinforces their sense of belonging and identity.

3. The music they listen to can shape their values and interests.

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Music offers adolescents a rich space for exploration, social connection, and emotional expression. Its influence on personal identity development is profound, helping teens navigate who they are, what they stand for, and how they relate to the world around them. An example would be K-POP fans, they can bond with other fellow fans and express themselves through the band they like, by buying merch and listening to their songs. It can also be found in liking other bands such as artic monkeys.

1. Self-Expression

2. Group Identity and Belonging

3.Emotional Regulation and Coping

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How does listening to music affect your mood?

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How does listening to music affect your mood?

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Music serves as a powerful medium for emotional expression and regulation among teenagers. It can uplift spirits, provide comfort during difficult times, and foster a sense of belonging. Adolescents often use music to connect with others who share similar tastes, forming friendships and building communities based on mutual musical interests.

Moreover, music can stimulate creativity and cognitive development in teens. Learning to play a musical instrument or engaging in activities like songwriting can enhance problem-solving skills, boost self-esteem, and promote discipline and perseverance.

Furthermore, specific genres of music, such as classical or ambient music, have been found to improve concentration and productivity among teenagers, aiding them in academic pursuits. Research has shown that listening to music while studying or completing tasks can enhance focus and cognitive performance, leading to better academic outcomes.

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1. Music genre changed significantly due to technology.

2. Technology opened more opportunities for music.

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How does music help people study?

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How has music production changed over time?

The digital revolution in music production marked a paradigm shift from analog to digital processes, ushering in a new era of creativity and efficiency. The transition to digital formats revolutionized the way music was recorded and produced.

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How does music affect the moods of listeners? The limbic system, which is involved in processing emotions and controlling memory, “lights” up when our ears perceive music. The chills you feel when you hear a particularly moving piece of music may be the result of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that triggers sensations of pleasure and well-being.

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Does music improve concentration and academic performance amongst teenagers?

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Music serves as a powerful medium for emotional expression and regulation among teenagers. It can uplift spirits, provide comfort during difficult times, and foster a sense of belonging. Adolescents often use music to connect with others who share similar tastes, forming friendships and building communities based on mutual musical interests.

Moreover, music can stimulate creativity and cognitive development in teens. Learning to play a musical instrument or engaging in activities like songwriting can enhance problem-solving skills, boost self-esteem, and promote discipline and perseverance.

Furthermore, specific genres of music, such as classical or ambient music, have been found to improve concentration and productivity among teenagers, aiding them in academic pursuits. Research has shown that listening to music while studying or completing tasks can enhance focus and cognitive performance, leading to better academic outcomes.

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1.Mood enhacement

2.Emotional Expression

3.Stress Reduction

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How does music influence the development of personal identity in adolescence.

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How does music influence the development of personal identity in adolescence.

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Key point 1: Music distracts people from pain and fatigue, elevates mood, increases endurance, reduces perceived effort and may even promote metabolic efficiency

Key point 2 : The ergogenic effects of listening to music on physical performance, based on its motivational strategy, is attributed to the delayed perception of afferent signals related to neurological fatigue

Key point 3 : Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.

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How does music influence the development of personal identity in adolescents?

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We use the language center to appreciate music, which spans both sides of the brain

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1. listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.

2. sound is processed in a part of our brains that also processes our emotions

3. Music is a tool that can ease negative emotions and enhance positive emotions

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Music has a profound impact on the daily lives of adults in various ways, influencing emotional, mental, and social well-being. Here are some key areas where music plays a role:

Mood Enhancement :

Music can lift spirits, alleviate stress, and improve mood. Listening to uplifting or relaxing music can help combat anxiety, depression, and negative emotions.

Emotional Expression :

It allows people to process and express feelings that might be difficult to articulate through words. This can be especially useful during difficult times, offering emotional catharsis.

Stress Reduction:

Music is frequently used as a tool for relaxation, helping adults unwind after a long day. Calming music, like classical or ambient sounds, can reduce cortisol levels and relieve stress.

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1. a slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles ,making your feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day.

2. when we listening to calming music with a slow tempo,our brains follow suit,creating an enviroment conducive to.For example,jazz,classical.this kind of song can help people calm.

3. listening to music can help calm your nervous system and lower cortisol levels, both of which can help reduce stress.

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how does music affect the moods of listeners

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how does music affect the moods of listeners

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Listening to (or making) music increases blood flow to brain regions that generate and control emotions. The limbic system, which is involved in processing emotions and controlling memory, “lights” up when our ears perceive music.

The chills you feel when you hear a particularly moving piece of music may be the result of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that triggers sensations of pleasure and well-being. As your brain becomes familiar with a particular song, your body may release dopamine upon hearing just the first few notes of the song. Just as Pavlov’s dogs learned to associate food with a ringing bell – and eventually began drooling at the sound of a bell, even when no food was in sight – our bodies actively anticipate pleasure upon hearing familiar notes.

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music helps to enhance focus and promote relaxation and we can get out work done quicker as you will not be distracted

masking background music and creating a consistent environment which improves concentration

other perspective

cannot do work while listening to hard rock as it gets distracting and no work gets done

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By providing the youth with a sense of identity and belonging, Hip-Hop's strong influence fosters a sense of unity. Marked by economic hardships, racial discrimination, and limited opportunities. In these challenging conditions, young artists turned to music, poetry, and dance to express their experiences and emotions

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Music has been found to trigger the release of neurochemicals such as dopamine (a chemical associated with pleasure), cortisol (stress hormone), oxytocin, and serotonin, all of which are key to brain function and mental well-being.

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How does listening to music affect our mood?

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How does listening to music affect our mood?

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Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day. Music is effective for relaxation and stress management.

Research confirms these personal experiences with music. Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronize with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from 8 - 14 hertz or cycles per second). This alpha brainwave is what is present when we are relaxed and conscious. To induce sleep (a delta brainwave of 5 hertz), a person may need to devote at least 45 minutes, in a relaxed position, listening to calming music. Researchers at Stanford University have said that "listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication." They noted that music is something that almost anybody can access and makes it an easy stress reduction tool.

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Does music improve concentration?

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How has TikTok influenced music over the years?

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The power and influence of music on the human mind and behaviour can contribute to an improved mood and help with symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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By providing the youth with a sense of identity and belonging, Hip-Hop's strong influence fosters a sense of unity

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Some music genres, characterised by explicit lyrics and aggressive beats which may contribute to increased aggression. A research study suggests that listening to songs with violent lyrics can increase aggressive thoughts and emotions among young people. The research also stated that repeated exposure to violent songs can contribute to the development of an aggressive personality.

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P-music can improve productivity

E-music,especially instrumental or classical music,can reduce distractions and reduce anxiety,which helps increase productivity. music with faster beat can also help as your heartbeat will go in sync with the beat of the music.

E-music helps mask environmental noises and regulate mood,which helps increase productivity. by having your heartbest in sync to fast paced music,your body will naturally work faster.

L-therefore,music can improve productivity

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Music can motivate you, improve your mood, and help you relax. It can even help you focus so you can study or work. But different types of music can have different effects. Many people find music helps them concentrate while studying and working

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Key point 1

In the late 19th century, the birth of the phonograph marked a revolutionary moment in music production. Invented by Thomas Edison, this device was the first to capture and reproduce sound, paving the way for the recording industry. From phonographs, we evolved to gramophones and the creation of shellac discs.

Key point 2

With the advent of magnetic tape in the mid-20th century, music production took a significant leap forward. This innovation allowed for better sound quality and the introduction of multitrack recording, revolutionizing the way musicians and producers approached the creative process.

Key point 3

The latter half of the 20th century saw the rise of electronic music and the use of synthesizers. Artists began incorporating different sounds and effects into their works, leading to the emergence of new genres and styles.

https://thecomposerclass.com/articles/the-evolution-of-music-production-technologies-a-deep-dive-into-the-history-and-development-of-music-production-technologies-from-analog-to-digital#:~:text=Digital%20music%20production%20introduced%20innovative,in%20shaping%20digital%20music%20production.

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Music can motivate you, improve your mood, and help you relax. It can even help you focus so you can study or work. But different types of music can have different effects. Many people find music helps them concentrate while studying and working

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Music, interestingly, can trigger the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain. These chemicals include dopamine and endorphins, which can reduce stress and anxiety, improve overall well-being, and elevate mood. Music can also influence our cognitive function, including memory and concentration

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music can improve productivity by helping you focus better as other sounds are blocked out. music can regulate mood which can help with productivity. fast paced music will help make your mind and body work faster.

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Music helps you concentrate by blocking out distracting noise. It acts as a stimulus that engages the brain, which modify your mood and provides a rhythm that keeps you alert. This serves to make the task at hand more engaging, less dull, and easier to concentrate on.

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The immediate roots of rock and roll lay in the rhythm and blues, then called "race music", in combination with either boogie-woogie and shouting gospel or with country music of the 1940s and 1950s. Particularly significant influences were jazz, blues, gospel, country, and folk.

If you ant to identify rock it usually has a 4/4 rhythm and a strong backbeat

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How does music benefit teenagers health?

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1. music improve physical health

2. music can influence heart rate

3. reduce blood pressure

4. improve sleep quality

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Key points!

It enhances your attention. Having background music can help you focus.

Studies have shown that listening to music improves your memory and this phenomenon is called the ‘Mozart Effect’.

It is seen that listening to music also improves your ability to do mental maths.

Music can calm people who feel the pressure or stress up during IAS exam preparation.

Listening to music releases dopamine which is a neurotransmitter that controls the brain pleasure centres. This means that listening to music relaxes an individual.

Music's impact on concentration and academic performance has been a subject of considerable debate. Research suggests that background music, particularly instrumental or classical music, can enhance concentration by creating a more engaging and less distracting environment. Music with a steady tempo and minimal lyrics can help some individuals block out external noise and reduce stress, potentially leading to improved focus and productivity. However, this effect can vary significantly from person to person; for some, music may become a distraction rather than a help, especially if it involves complex melodies or lyrics that compete for cognitive attention.

In terms of academic performance, the evidence is mixed. While some studies indicate that certain types of music might improve mood and motivation, leading to better study habits and outcomes, others find that music can interfere with tasks that require deep cognitive processing, such as reading comprehension or complex problem-solving. Ultimately, the relationship between music and academic performance may depend on personal preference, the nature of the task, and the type of music being played. Therefore, while music can be a useful tool for concentration for some, it's essential for individuals to assess their own responses to find what works best for their learning and performance goals.

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How does music help with stress

1)Music helps reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels, promoting relaxation, and improving mood. It can provide a mental escape from stressful situations, slow breathing, and relax the body. Uplifting music boosts dopamine, enhancing well being, while inspiring movement that releases endorphins. This combination makes music an effective tool for stress relief.

2)music can also help with stress by improving focus. Certain types of music, especially classical can help with concentration, making it easier to manage stressful tasks.

the key points:

1. Music lowers stress levels, leading to relaxation.

2. Slows breathing and relaxes the body.

3. Uplifting music releases enhancing well-being.

4. Improves focus: Certain music, like classical, aids concentration and helps manage stressful tasks.

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Students can vent their inner stress and dissatisfaction through singing and musical instruments to promote students’ emotional expression and gain inner peace. After investigation, I found that many nbss sec 2 students choose to study while listening to music. They believe that this will make them enjoy the learning process more and at the same time relieve their inner pressure.

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.Music helps youth form friendships through similar interests and taste.

.Music also helps youth express and identify themselves

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question: how does music influence day to day life amongst teens

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Does music improve concentration and academic performance?

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It provides a total brain workout. Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.

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Listening to a piece of music that was played a lot during a significant life event (e.g., a family celebration) many years ago can trigger a deeply nostalgic emotional experience. The feeling is not in the music, but in what it reminds us. Many listeners use music to remind themselves of valued past events, becoming nostalgic. For example, nostalgia is a powerful force around Christmas ('White Christmas'). Some people may have a fond memory associated with Elgar (Pomp and Circumstance) for graduation ceremonies, and Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major,” (or Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” in C major) for weddings.

Music offers a resource for emotion regulation. For instance, sad music enables the listener to disengage from the distressing situations (breakup, death, etc.), and focus instead on the beauty of the music. Further, lyrics that resonate with the listener’s personal experience can give voice to feelings or experiences that one might not be able to express oneself. Listening to soft and slow music, such as classical music, is better for managing negative emotions compared to hard or heavy music. Listening to happy music can influence the way one perceives the world in a stressful situation. For example, upbeat tunes can give you an optimistic outlook and make you feel better.

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Key points:

1. It helps with reducing blood pressure, pain and improves sleep quality.

2. Music can also boost the brain's production of the hormone dopamine. This increased dopamine production helps relieve feelings of anxiety and depression.

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It explores the relationship between temperature, music, and athletic performance. It highlights that increased temperature can negatively impact athletic performance due to excessive fluid loss and impaired thermoregulation. The text also emphasizes that music can distract people from pain fatigue, elevate mood, increase endurance, and reduce perceived effort. This suggests that music can have ergogenic effects on physical performance. The motivational strategy of the music plays a role in these effects, as it can delay the perception of neurological fatigue in the elderly and children.

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Sound processing begins in the brainstem, which also controls the rate of your heartbeat and respiration. This connection could explain why relaxing music may lower heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure — and also seems to ease pain, stress, and anxiety.

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1. Stress Reduction: Listening to calming music can reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, helping to lower anxiety and stress. This is often used in therapeutic settings to aid relaxation and improve mental well-being.

2. Emotional Release: Sometimes, people use music as a way to process and release emotions. For instance, listening to a song that reflects one's feelings can provide comfort and a sense of validation.

3. Cognitive and Behavioural Impact: Certain types of music can enhance focus, motivation, and performance, while others might be distracting. For example, classical music is often used to improve concentration and productivity.

While these effects are common, individual responses to music can vary greatly. Personal preferences, cultural background, and past experiences all play a role in how music impacts mood.

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The vagus nerve, cranial nerve X, is located near the eardrum and responds to musical vibrations by triggering the body to relax. This pathway may explain the study observations which found lower systolic blood pressure after listening to slow, classical music

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Music helps youth form friendship through similar interests

https://hub.europe.yamaha.com/article/why-is-music-the-language-of-friendship#:~:text=MUSIC%20AND%20FRIENDSHIP%20FOR%20CHILDREN&text=The%20researchers%20surmised%20that%20music,to%20tap%20into%20people's%20emotions.

The researchers surmised that music was vital to developing empathy, a significant factor in building friendships. I personally befriends those who has a similar music taste.

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Music improves sleep through calming parts of the autonomic nervous system, leading to slower breathing, lower heart rate, and reduced blood https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/is-listening-to-music-better-than-a-sleeping-pill/2023/07#:~:text=In%20a%20review%20paper%20published,the%20Z%2Ddrugs%20and%20benzodiazepines.

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Key point 1:

>The Resurgence of Older Music.

This may be why we’ve seen an upswing in ultra-successful songs that use instrumentation and production choices popularised in previous decades. The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights is his most successful single to date in both commercial and critical terms, championing an 80’s-infused Synthpop style. Two of the more memorable songs of the last decade, Daft Punk’s Get Luckyand Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk both use 70’s-style Disco and Motown motifs respectively.

>Infinite Sources of Inspiration

It’s clear how technological advancement has affected music consumption, the biggest change in the recorded music business model since the switch to records from sheet music. If you’ve got an internet connection, you can make your music available to everyone, regardless of where you are in the world or how you wrote and recorded it.

Key point 2:

Electronic music as a genre grew exponentially in Quebec following the adoption of these new tools, artists like Amon Tobin, Kid Koala, and Plastikman (Richie Hawtin) pushed the boundaries of what was possible with digital technology. In response to the rise of digital piracy, the music industry implemented a variety of anti-piracy measures including digital rights management (DRM). DRM worked by encrypting the music file and adding a digital signature that could only be decoded with a specific software key. This reduce the risk of pirating songs which allows the artist to have more earnings which gives them motivation to create more music.

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1. Listeners only like one part of a song that went viral on the app instead of the full song (eg. vampire by Olivia Rodrigo)

2. Artists are not allowed to create the music they actually like but rather, are forced by their labels to put out songs with parts that could potentially go viral on the app, making the rest of the lyrics and parts irrelevant