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Does music really make us more productive?
The music you're listening to is lofi, short for low fidelity. It blends elements of jazz with hip hop rhythms, creating a relaxing soundscape. This genre has gained immense popularity, in part due to the YouTube channel Lofi Girl, which, as of October 2024, boasts over 14 million subscribers.
The channel offers a 24/7 live stream of lofi tracks designed to serve as ambient background music. The visual aesthetic of Lofi Girl features Japanese-style 2D animations, portraying a young woman studying with her cat nearby. The stream caters to listeners seeking music for relaxation, study, or work.
But does it actually help with productivity?
Research on this topic offers mixed insights, according to BBC Science Focus, one study conducted in a textile factory, found that slow tempo music can actually decrease productivity by slowing workers' pace. The study suggested that more upbeat music might be more effective in maintaining productivity.
In another setting, surgeons have been found to work more quickly and accurately when listening to classical music, as long as it's not too fast or intrusive. These examples highlight that the effectiveness of music on productivity can vary based on the tempo, genre, and task.
So how should you choose music for work?
A 2023 study by the University of Turin examined how music impacts our emotions and productivity. The research concluded that music that boosts your mood is more likely to make you productive. Therefore, it's best to choose music that you personally enjoy.
However, the type of music matters. In 2021, researchers from the Taipei facility of medicine found that music with lyrics can be distracting and may hinder focus. There is, however, a small caveat. If instrumental music feels dull, music with lyrics might be a better fit for you.
Does personality influence how music affects productivity?
Yes, personality plays a significant role, the same Taipei study noted that extroverts tend to experience a productive boost from listening to music, whereas introverts may find it distracting. Ultimately, the choice should reflect your personality and the nature of your work.
So, while music can indeed help, the key is to choose the tracks that match your preferences, suit your work style, and keeps you in a good mood. There you have it.
词汇表
lofi [ˈləʊfiː] n. 低保真音乐（low fidelity [fɪ'deləti] 的简称，一种融合爵士乐元素与嘻哈节奏的放松型音乐风格）
soundscape [ˈsaʊndskeɪp] n. 音景，声音景观（指特定环境中的整体声音氛围）
immense popularity [ɪˈmens] 极高的人气，广受欢迎
boast [bəʊst] vt. 拥有，自夸，吹嘘
24/7 adv. 全天候地，一天24小时、一周7天地
ambient [ˈæmbiənt] adj. 环境的，周围的；营造氛围的
visual aesthetic [ˈvɪʒuəl iːsˈθetɪk] 视觉美学，视觉审美
animation [ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn] n. 动画，动画片
cater (to) [ˈkeɪtə(r)] vi. 迎合，满足需求
textile factory [ˈtekstaɪl] 纺织厂
tempo [ˈtempəʊ] n. （音乐的）节奏，速度，拍子
upbeat [ˈʌpbiːt] adj. 乐观的，欢快的，节奏明快的
surgeon [ˈsɜːdʒən] n. 外科医生
intrusive [ɪnˈtruːsɪv] adj. 侵扰的，打扰的，突兀的
genre [ˈʒɒnrə] n. （文学、艺术、音乐的）类型，体裁，流派，曲风
hinder [ˈhɪndə(r)] vt. 阻碍，妨碍
caveat [ˈkæviæt] n. 警告，注意事项，附加说明
dull [dʌl] adj. 单调的，乏味的；迟钝的
extrovert [ˈekstrəvɜːt] n. 性格外向的人
introvert [ˈɪntrəvɜːt] n. 性格内向的人
track [træk] n. 音轨，曲目，歌曲
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The music you're listening to is lofi, short for low fidelity. It blends elements of jazz with hip hop rhythms, creating a relaxing soundscape. This genre has gained immense popularity, in part due to the YouTube channel Lofi Girl, which, as of October 2024, boasts over 14 million subscribers.
The channel offers a 24/7 live stream of lofi tracks designed to serve as ambient background music. The visual aesthetic of Lofi Girl features Japanese-style 2D animations, portraying a young woman studying with her cat nearby. The stream caters to listeners seeking music for relaxation, study, or work.
But does it actually help with productivity?
Research on this topic offers mixed insights, according to BBC Science Focus, one study conducted in a textile factory, found that slow tempo music can actually decrease productivity by slowing workers' pace. The study suggested that more upbeat music might be more effective in maintaining productivity.
In another setting, surgeons have been found to work more quickly and accurately when listening to classical music, as long as it's not too fast or intrusive. These examples highlight that the effectiveness of music on productivity can vary based on the tempo, genre, and task.
So how should you choose music for work?
A 2023 study by the University of Turin examined how music impacts our emotions and productivity. The research concluded that music that boosts your mood is more likely to make you productive. Therefore, it's best to choose music that you personally enjoy.
However, the type of music matters. In 2021, researchers from the Taipei facility of medicine found that music with lyrics can be distracting and may hinder focus. There is, however, a small caveat. If instrumental music feels dull, music with lyrics might be a better fit for you.
Does personality influence how music affects productivity?
Yes, personality plays a significant role, the same Taipei study noted that extroverts tend to experience a productive boost from listening to music, whereas introverts may find it distracting. Ultimately, the choice should reflect your personality and the nature of your work.
So, while music can indeed help, the key is to choose the tracks that match your preferences, suit your work style, and keeps you in a good mood. There you have it.
词汇表
lofi [ˈləʊfiː] n. 低保真音乐（low fidelity [fɪ'deləti] 的简称，一种融合爵士乐元素与嘻哈节奏的放松型音乐风格）
soundscape [ˈsaʊndskeɪp] n. 音景，声音景观（指特定环境中的整体声音氛围）
immense popularity [ɪˈmens] 极高的人气，广受欢迎
boast [bəʊst] vt. 拥有，自夸，吹嘘
24/7 adv. 全天候地，一天24小时、一周7天地
ambient [ˈæmbiənt] adj. 环境的，周围的；营造氛围的
visual aesthetic [ˈvɪʒuəl iːsˈθetɪk] 视觉美学，视觉审美
animation [ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn] n. 动画，动画片
cater (to) [ˈkeɪtə(r)] vi. 迎合，满足需求
textile factory [ˈtekstaɪl] 纺织厂
tempo [ˈtempəʊ] n. （音乐的）节奏，速度，拍子
upbeat [ˈʌpbiːt] adj. 乐观的，欢快的，节奏明快的
surgeon [ˈsɜːdʒən] n. 外科医生
intrusive [ɪnˈtruːsɪv] adj. 侵扰的，打扰的，突兀的
genre [ˈʒɒnrə] n. （文学、艺术、音乐的）类型，体裁，流派，曲风
hinder [ˈhɪndə(r)] vt. 阻碍，妨碍
caveat [ˈkæviæt] n. 警告，注意事项，附加说明
dull [dʌl] adj. 单调的，乏味的；迟钝的
extrovert [ˈekstrəvɜːt] n. 性格外向的人
introvert [ˈɪntrəvɜːt] n. 性格内向的人
track [træk] n. 音轨，曲目，歌曲
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