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The music within itself

The main purpose of the paper is to investigate and present the relationship
between the mind, music, and human behavior. For this purpose, research is
presented on previous works and studies that link music with the mind. Based on
this research, music increases neurotransmitter levels. Soft or mellow music has
a tendency to promote tranquillity, while music with tempo sometimes distracts.
Human memories can be cued by music, and music can promote improved learning.

The brain is a two and a quarter pound piece of living organic tissue that
controls the human nervous system. Music is a collection of sound waves that
propagate through the air, and has varying frequencies and tones following a
discernible order. Yet we all recognize the significance of the brain beyond its
physical function. Our minds are the essence of what we are. The brain
enigmatically stores memories, and lets people experience such things as emotion,
sensations, and thoughts. In the same sense, music i...

Posted by: Melissa T. Littlefield

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