How Music Moves Us: Music-induced Emotion Influences Motor Learning

Bonassi, Gaia; Lagravinese, Giovanna; Bove, Marco; Bisio, Ambra; Botta, Alessandro; Putzolu, Martina; Cosentino, Carola; Mezzarobba, Susanna; Pelosin, Elisa; Avanzino, Laura

doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2023.06.023

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“…Musical stimulation can activate or increase specific pathways in several brain regions related to emotional behaviour, such as the insular and cingulate cortex 49 , 50 , hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala and prefrontal cortex 51 . Thus, some biochemical mediators, such as increased endorphins 52 , 53 , endocannabinoids 54 and dopamine 55 – 57 and decreased nitric oxide 58 regulate positive emotional states 58 . In this study, it was found that, in terms of music selection, the effect of music suggested by experts is better.…”

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Effect of music therapy on anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

Xu,

Liu,

Fan

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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To systematically evaluate the intervention effect of music therapy on anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients. Randomised controlled trial (RCT) on music therapy for anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients was searched from 7 major databases, PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, WOS, CNIC, Wanfang, and Wipro, spanning the period of library construction to 23 October 2023, and the literature screening of music therapy for anxiety or depression in breast cancer patients was carried out by 2 experimentalists, each of whom conducted a literature screening RCT independently of the other anxiety or depression in a RCT. Methodological quality was evaluated using the PEDro scale; GRADE profiler software for quality of evidence; and RevMan 5.4 was used for effect size merging and forest plots; publication bias tests and sensitivity analyses were performed using Stata 17.0; and standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% CI were used as the effect statistics. A total of 13 RCTs with 1326 subjects (aged 18–70 years) were included in the literature, with a mean PEDro score of 6.8, and the literature was overall of good methodological quality. Meta-analysis showed that music therapy improved anxiety in breast cancer patients (841 cases), with a combined effect size (SMD = − 0.82, 95% CI [− 1.03, − 0.61] and P < 0.001); and improved depression in breast cancer patients (387 cases) with a combined effect size (SMD = − 0.76, 95% CI [− 1.15, − 0.38], P < 0.001). Subgroup analyses showed that music intervention with off-site music (757 cases) and music choice of non-self-selected music (537 cases) had the best effect on anxiety improvement, with corresponding combined effect sizes (SMD = − 0.88, P < 0.001; SMD = − 0.83, P < 0.001), respectively; followed by an intervention length of < 30 min (589 cases), a frequency of 2 times/day (382 cases), and intervention period of 2–3 weeks (101 cases) had the best effect on anxiety improvement, and the corresponding combined effect sizes were (SMD = − 0.80, P < 0.001; SMD = − 0.91, P < 0.001; SMD = − 1.02, P < 0.001), respectively; and the music selection was the choice of one's own favourite music among the expert recommendations (219 cases) (270 cases) had the best effect on the improvement of depressed mood, with combined effect sizes of (SMD = − 1.15, P < 0.001; SMD = − 0.71, P < 0.001) and music with an intervention duration of 30 min (287 cases), an intervention frequency of 1 time/day (348 cases), and an intervention period of 2–4 weeks (120 cases), respectively, with corresponding combined effect sizes of (SMD = − 0.75, P < 0.001; SMD = − 0.86, P < 0.001; SMD = − 1.06, P < 0.001), respectively. Music therapy can improve anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients, and the level of evidence is moderate. Although the heterogeneity between studies is high, which may lead to bias in the results, we explored the source of heterogeneity through subgroup and sensitivity analyses, providing a good evidence-based basis for clinical practice. The heterogeneity of anxiety and depression was explored by subgroup analysis, with anxiety due to music duration and music cycle; and depression due to intervention cycles and music duration. Sensitivity analyses also identified music duration and music cycle as contributing to the heterogeneity. Also, this study has some limitations since the included literature did not take into account the duration of the disease, education, and family economic status and did not categorize the age stages. This study found that music therapy improves anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients and the results can be used as a basis for clinical practice and researcher enquiry. This research has been registered on the INPLASY platform (https://inplasy.com/contact/) under the number: INPLASY2023100057.

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Effect of music therapy on anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

Xu,

Liu,

Fan

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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“…Fear-conditioned music improved verbal recall of sequence order. According to the authors, emotional music impacts motor learning by enhancing different aspects: pleasure enhances motor performance, possibly through increased dopamine availability, while fear-conditioned music improves declarative knowledge through attentional circuit recruitment [ 44 ]. In 16 healthy volunteers, active and passive MT has been found to influence the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis activity.…”

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Wonder symphony: epigenetics and the enchantment of the arts

Gallazzi,

Pizzolante,

Biganzoli

et al. 2024

Environmental Epigenetics

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Epigenetics, the study of heritable changes in gene expression without altering DNA sequence, has gained significant attention due to its implications for gene regulation and chromatin stability. Epigenetic mechanisms play a fundamental role in gene-environment interactions, shaping individual development and adaptation. DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs are key epigenetic regulators. Epigenetic changes can be triggered by environmental factors, including stress, toxins, and social interactions, influencing health and well-being. Positive experiences, such as engagement with the arts, have been linked to emotional responses and neurotransmitter release. While the impacts of detrimental factors on epigenetics have been widely studied, the effects of positive influences are less explored. Specifically, visual art and music have profound effects on emotions, cognition, and mood regulation. Arts exposure enhances memory, reduces stress, and fosters social inclusion. Recent research has begun to explore the links between positive experiences and epigenetic modifications, suggesting that aesthetic experiences, including visual art and music fruition, might induce dynamic and/or stable changes in gene expression profiles. However, this field is in its infancy, and more research is needed to establish clear connections. Collaborative efforts among genetics, epigenetics, neuroscience, psychology, and the arts are essential for a comprehensive understanding. Longitudinal studies tracking sustained exposure to positive experiences and examining the influence of childhood artistic education on the biological bases of therapeutic effects of art and music are promising avenues for future research. Ultimately, understanding how positive experiences influence epigenetics could provide insights into long-term enhancing of human well-being.

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“…A previous study has also demonstrated that positive and negative emotions induced by music may improve motor learning in terms of motor sequence learning, when compared to a neutral acoustic environment [ 13 ]. However, the specific characteristics of music on motor performance with regards to motor control have never been analyzed.…”

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The role of different acoustic environmental stimuli on manual dexterity

Adamo,

Fassi,

Temporiti

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Music has been reported to facilitate motor performance. However, there is no data on the effects of different acoustic environmental stimuli on manual dexterity. The present observational study aimed at investigating the effects of background music and noise on a manual dexterity task in young, middle-aged and elderly subjects. Sixty healthy, right-handed subjects aged between 18 and 80 years were enrolled. Twenty young (mean age: 22±2 years), 20 middle-aged (mean age: 55±8 years) and 20 elderly (mean age: 72±5 years) subjects performed the Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT) in four different acoustic environments: silence (noise < 20dBA), classical music at 60dBA, rock music at 70 dBA, and a noise stimulus at 80dBA. Performance was recorded using an optical motion capture system and retro-reflective markers (SMART DX, 400, BTS). Outcome measures included the total test time and peg-grasp, peg-transfer, peg-in-hole, hand-return, and removing phases times. Normalized jerk, mean and peak of velocity during transfer and return phases were also computed. No differences were found for NHPT phases and total times, normalized jerk, peak of velocity and mean velocity between four acoustic conditions (p>0.05). Between-group differences were found for NHPT total time, where young subjects revealed better performance than elderly (p˂0.001) and middle-aged (p˂0.001) groups. Music and noise stimuli in the considered range of intensity had no influence on the execution of a manual dexterity task in young, middle-aged and elderly subjects. These findings may have implications for working, sportive and rehabilitative activities.

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How Music Moves Us: Music-induced Emotion Influences Motor Learning

Cited by 6 publications

References 51 publications

Effect of music therapy on anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

Effect of music therapy on anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

Wonder symphony: epigenetics and the enchantment of the arts

The role of different acoustic environmental stimuli on manual dexterity

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