#1240 Musical Education

Since the dawn of civilization, music has always been an indispensable part of children's education. Today, in most countries around the world, music courses are still ___ in schools as part of the basic curriculum. The ancient Greeks believed that they should be ___ alongside mathematics and physics, as these subjects complement and enhance one another. Researchers at The Ohio State University conducted a retrospective study on the behavior of children (mainly high school students) who had been ___ to music courses in their early years or throughout their school life. The presence of music in adolescent education has a significant impact on their ability to ___ complex concepts such as mathematics or physics.