Wonderful things Classical Music brings

1. Cognitive functions enhancement

1.1. improves spatial-temporal ability

1.2. improves linguistic ability

1.3. improves concentration & social skills

1.4. improves work efficiency (but not only classical music)

2. Therapeutic effect?

2.1. Plant growth enhancement? [inconclusive]

2.2. Human growth hormone increase

2.3. Healing/ relaxing effect for certain patients

3. Behavioral influences

3.1. increases spending

3.2. lowers crime rate

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5. Pure enjoyment

5.1. rhythm & melodies

5.2. emotional resonance

5.3. ecstatic beauty

6. Classical music basics

6.1. Early music periods

6.1.1. Medieval (500–1400)

6.1.2. Renaissance (1400–1600) eras

6.2. Common-practice periods

6.2.1. Baroque (1600–1750)

6.2.2. Classical (1750–1820)

6.2.3. Romantic eras (1804–1910)

6.3. 20th century & beyond

6.3.1. Modern (1890–1930) that overlaps from the late 19th-century

6.3.2. High modern (1950–1969)

6.3.3. Contemporary (1945 or 1975–present) or postmodern (1930–present) eras