Delleli et al. 2023, Pre-task music and exercise performance, a meta-analysis

Systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis (30 studies, 474 participants) of music played before a task. Pre-task music improved peak and mean power output and slightly shortened completion time, but did not reliably lower perceived exertion during the subsequent task. Supports a warm-up and arousal-regulation use for music. Moderate.