Music in everyday life

Music is one of the most common forms of human expression and one of the few experiences that can accompany almost every part of daily life. People listen to music while travelling, studying, exercising, relaxing, cleaning, spending time with friends, celebrating important events, remembering the past, or simply filling silence. Unlike many activities that require complete attention, music can exist in the background of ordinary routines and still influence mood, energy, concentration, and memory. For young people in particular, music can become closely connected with identity because favourite artists, genres, songs, and playlists often reflect personal emotions, social groups, values, memories, and stages of life. …