MedinaFerret2025HDMMERAR

Title

How does Music Modulate Electroencephalographic Rhythms and Autonomic Responses?
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Authors

Eduardo Medina-Ferret, Tamara Liberman, Marisa Pedemonte

Affiliations

Eduardo Medina-Ferret, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Republic, Uruguay. Tamara Liberman, Department of Neuroscience and Learning, Faculty of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Uruguay. Marisa Pedemonte, Faculty of Medicine, CLAEH (Centro LatinoAmericano de Economía Humana) University, Uruguay.

Abstract

Music influences human emotions and behaviors, potentially modulating cerebral and autonomic functions. This study investigates whether variations in musical tempo induce distinct changes in electroencephalographic (EEG) activity, heart rate (HR), and respiratory rate (RR) in eight healthy individuals, comparing musicians and non-musicians. Polysomnographic recordings monitored EEG (delta, theta, alpha rhythms), HR, and RR during wakefulness while participants listened to two musical themes at different tempos. Results showed significant EEG changes, with theta rhythm exhibiting the most pronounced variations across tempos, suggesting its role in processing tempo changes. Non-musicians displayed greater increases in RR and HR variability compared to musicians, who showed moderated autonomic responses, possibly due to musical training. These findings highlight tempo's impact on neuro-autonomic processing and suggest that musical training may enhance control over autonomic responses, offering insights into music's therapeutic potential.

KeyPhrases

Music processing, tempo, audition, EEG rhythms, heart rate, respiratory rate, rhythm variability.

Dates

Created 2025-05-01, presented 2025-06-05, published 2025-07-16.

Citation

Brainiacs Journal 2025 Volume 6 Issue 1 Edoc DC2B77B51
DOI: 10.48085/DC2B77B51
PDP: Nexus/Brainiacs/MedinaFerret2025HDMMERAR
URL: BrainiacsJournal.org/arc/pub/MedinaFerret2025HDMMERAR