The effects of background music on word processed writing

@article{Ransdell2001TheEO,
  title={The effects of background music on word processed writing},
  author={Sarah Ransdell and L. Gilroy},
  journal={Comput. Hum. Behav.},
  year={2001},
  volume={17},
  pages={141-148}
}
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