>For activities that are not repetitive but also don’t require great creativity, music without lyrics usually works best (classical music, instrumental, electronic…). Listening to words activates the part of our brain associated with language, which may distract us if the activity we are doing involves the use of language (such as writing an article, for example).
I would agree with this. I'll typically listen to very ambient spacey music, something without strong beats or lyrics. Once I hear a person in my music it becomes frustrating. Alternately, I'll choose a few video game soundtracks, out of the belief that they're designed to be engaging without being distracting.
I would agree with this. I'll typically listen to very ambient spacey music, something without strong beats or lyrics. Once I hear a person in my music it becomes frustrating. Alternately, I'll choose a few video game soundtracks, out of the belief that they're designed to be engaging without being distracting.