Author(s) :

Camylla Morell.

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Abstract :

The impact music has on focus and memory have been studied with a number of different factors. With the arrival of Mozart Theory and other hypotheses, this topic has been seen from a different angle, that is an indirect effect. In this paper, we will discuss the impact that different types of music have on various factors such as memory, attention, focus, and cognitive performance. We expected to find that the lyrics and rhythm of the song are the most impactful part of the song. Secondly, we will get this information by reviewing different studies related to the topic. This literature review revealed the varying effects that music has on memory and focus while studying. Furthermore, this variability is largely attributed to the tempo and presence of lyrics. As a result, some studies show that music is linked to the prevention of mind wandering and can indirectly help focus by increasing mood. In contrast, another study reported that music in general, especially with lyrics is detrimental to attention and focus.