Front Cardiovasc Med. 2026 May 20;13:1841349. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1841349. eCollection 2026.
ABSTRACT
Music is a universal human experience with measurable physiological effects. Among these, its influence on heart rate and autonomic regulation has attracted increasing scientific attention. This paper explores the mechanisms through which music affects cardiac function, including neural pathways, emotional processing, and autonomic nervous system modulation. Additionally, it reviews the impact of different musical genres and tempos on heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV), as well as potential clinical applications in cardiology and rehabilitation.
PMID:42244790 | PMC:PMC13229774 | DOI:10.3389/fcvm.2026.1841349