**1. Introduction**

**Citation:** Cunha J.; Gomes P.; Marques A.; Pereira J. The Effect of Music on Brain Activity an Emotional State. *Eng. Proc.* **2021**, *7*, 19. https:// doi.org/10.3390/engproc2021007019


Academic Editors: Joaquim de Moura, Marco A. González, Javier Pereira and Manuel G. Penedo

Published: 11 October 2021

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The influence of music on brain activity and emotional state is a topic that has gained relevance due to its potential application in therapeutic programs with clear benefits for patients. The sound, rhythm, time, intensity, and frequency of the music can induce different types of positive or negative emotions. Music can generate positive and negative emotions, and its effect may vary from person to person [1].

The emotional impact provided by music can be gauged by performing measurements of brain signals through the EEG, allowing us to relate the emotions felt to the music that triggered them [2].

A scoping review was carried out to identify the most recent relevant publications related to the effect of music on brain activity and emotional state in digital therapies programs, selecting a set of studies from the last 5 years.
