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Effects of Music on Human Culture

➢ What is music? ➢ Effects music has on emotions and the brain. ➢ Performance enhancement in sports. ➢ Benefits in the classroom. ➢ Effects on religion, in therapy, etc… ➢ Conclusion

What Is Music?

One Definition: “Vocal or Instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.” Oxford Dictionary

But What IS Music?

➔ The study of music theory began around 500 BC. ◆ Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and other Greek Philosophers believed music was a symbol of the actual universe. ◆ “Music of the Spheres”

When Music Transformed

➔ Hildegard van Bingen ➔ Renaissance Era ➔ Bach ➔ Mozart ➔ Beethoven ➔ Modern Era

Music’s Effect on Emotions and the Brain

➢ Happiness vs. Sadness. ➢ Can improve memory. ➢ Can reduce stress. ➢ Music Therapy: a remedy for illnesses such as OCD or Post-Traumatic Stress.

Music in Sports ➔ According to “Inside Sports Psychology” by Costas Karageorghis and Peter Terry from ESPN, music can increase an athlete's performance by 15%.

Music in the Classroom ➢ The Mozart effect. ➢ It has been proven that being able to play an instrument or even listening to music can help you learn better.

Music in Church

In Conclusion..