Structure of music may influence cognition

Author(s): ElMallakh, R. S., Chamberlain, K., Bratton, J. Z., Li, R.

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1997; 84: PO Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Perceptual Motor Skills. 66-66.

Abstract: Classical music has been said to enhance cognition, which effect may be related to musical structure. 19 subjects who listened to highly structured music scored somewhat higher afterwards on cognitive performance than the 15 who listened to less structured music. Since this did not reach statistical significance, other as yet unidentified factors may also be involved.

Note: Article ElMallakh RS, Univ Louisville, Sch Med, Dept Psychiat & Behav Sci, Mood Disorders Res Program, Louisville,KY 40292 USA

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