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Why do people listen to music? The answer may
seem simple: Music is pleasant to make and to hear. But music {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (touch) our lives in many other ways, too.
Music changes our mood
My brother doesn't choose music based on what
he wants to hear. Instead, he decides what he wants to feel and picks music
with that mood in mind. Bright-sounding music {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(general)
makes people feel happy. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} some people enjoy listening to sad music, too.
It can be like talking with a friend who understands your suffering. But for
some people, sad music can make them feel even {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (sad).
Music helps us get things done
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} you ever listen to music while you work? Yes,
and I find that it sometimes helps me get focused. According to one expert,
music can {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (use) to help you pay attention during boring
or repeated tasks. But when doing tasks {#blank#}7{#/blank#} require more thought, mind can distract you
making them harder.
My mom, a preschool teacher, uses music {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(manage)
her classroom. When she wants to call a child, instead of shouting at{#blank#}9{#/blank#} child's name, she sings it. This creates a
more positive environment, while still getting his/ her attention.
For most people, music is just one of their{#blank#}10{#/blank#}(hobby).
But it is far more than just entertainment. It is a powerful force that affects
us in many ways.
