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by ramses 3113 days ago
There should also be a comparison of type of cognitive task vs type of music.

Once I have the solution to a problem in my head, I do great writing code while listening to instrumental music with a lot of repetition (some progressive electronic fits this, but it is not the only style).

Under no circumstances I can listen to music with lyrics while performing any type of cognitive task.