Characterized by the compositions written by famous musicians such as Ludwig von Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Sebastian Bach, classical music is often performed by a full orchestra of instruments. Playing classical music at a reasonable volume can set a relaxing mood for those looking to add a bit of sound to their work environment. While the different moods behind classical music can range from patient to exuberant and soft to angry, the classical sound provides full dynamics for listeners to absorb when not dedicating their full attention to the music.
Music that does not include rhythms or drum beats is generally described as ambient music. This type of sound can drastically change in context, but focus on reverberating chords seems to be the main draw in what makes this music great for concentrating. A lot of ambient music available seems to use electronic music techniques in order to create ethereal moods. The resemblance of organic sounds gives listeners a feeling of relaxation while stimulating the brain to complete tasks.
Instrumental music is best categorized as music without vocals or voices. While classical and ambient can both fall under this broad category, instrumental music can also incorporate sounds from genres such as rock and roll, electronic, hip hop, country, jazz or anything imaginable. While a typical song includes lyrics and a chorus section, this type of wordplay can be very distracting to someone trying to concentrate on the task at hand. Some musicians and bands release music in alternate forms, such as instrumental or acapella versions of songs that otherwise contain vocals. This removal of words creates a more direct focus from the listeners on reading or writing of their own work.
When referring to music, a soundscape is a type of sound that combines different elemental noises together to create a feeling of a particular setting. An example of a soundscape might be combining the sounds of frogs, waterfalls, exotic birds and rustling bushes together to create the idea that the listener is in some sort of jungle setting. Users find solace in the background sounds of an environment different from their own surroundings.