[Effects of noise and music on EEG power spectrum]

Space Med Med Eng (Beijing). 2000 Dec;13(6):401-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective. To observe the effect of noise and music on EEG power spectrum. Method. 12 healthy male pilots aged 30 +/- 0.58 years served as the subjects. Dynamic EEG from 16 regions was recorded during quiet, under noise or when listening to music using Oxford MR95 Holter recorder. Changes of EEG power spectrum of delta, theta, alpha1, alpha2, beta1 and beta2, frequency components in 16 regions were analyzed. Result. The total alpha1 power was significantly decreased, while the total theta power was significantly increased when listening to music; It implies that the interhemispheric transmission of information in the frontotemporal areas might be involved. Conclusion. The changes of the EEG power spectrum were closely related to man's emotions; relaxation was associated with music; Individual difference exists in the influence of sound on EEG.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Alpha Rhythm
  • Auditory Perception / physiology
  • Beta Rhythm
  • Delta Rhythm
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Music*
  • Noise*
  • Relaxation / physiology*
  • Relaxation / psychology
  • Theta Rhythm