The Effect of Various Music Genres on the Concentration Level of Architecture Students

Abstract

The learning process among architecture students is often accompanied by background music. While music can create a calming and conducive atmosphere for studying, not all genres have the same effect on concentration. This research aims to analyze how different music genres affect the learning concentration of architecture students. The study uses a quantitative approach by conducting a classroom experiment involving thirty architecture students. During a two-hour learning session, four music genres—rock, classical, religious, and EDM—were played consecutively. Afterward, a questionnaire was distributed to measure students’ perceived concentration levels under each genre. The results show that 93% of students prefer to study with music. Among the genres, classical music was identified by 43.3% of students as the most effective in enhancing concentration, while rock music was seen as the most distracting, with 60% stating it disrupted their focus. The majority, 90%, agreed that music genres do influence their concentration levels. It was concluded that classical music, with its calm rhythm and harmonic structure, supports focus and mental alertness during learning. Conversely, the intense and dynamic nature of rock music tends to disturb concentration. This study underlines the importance of choosing the appropriate music genre to maximize cognitive performance in academic environments, especially in demanding fields like architecture.