Music as a dynamic element for language learning in early childhood: An exploratory study

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https://doi.org/10.62697/rmiie.v5i1.269

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Music, language, language development, language acquisition, early childhood

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This literature review aimed to explore the impact of music on language learning in early childhood (ages 0–5). An extensive search was conducted in specialized electronic databases using keywords related to music and language. Empirical studies investigating the relationship between music and language in children aged 0 to 5 years were included. A narrative synthesis analysis was used to integrate the findings of the selected studies. The main results suggest that music positively influences various aspects of language, including phonology, vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatics. Different types of musical interventions, such as singing, music classes, and long-term musical training, were found to be effective in promoting language development in young children. The mechanisms through which music impacts language are diverse and complex, involving auditory processing, attention, memory, emotion, and motivation. In conclusion, music emerges as a valuable tool to foster language development during early childhood. Scientific evidence indicates that participation in musical activities can positively affect language acquisition as well as other domains of child development.

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2025-12-26

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Guamán-Gómez, V. J. (2025). Music as a dynamic element for language learning in early childhood: An exploratory study. Revista Mexicana De Investigación E Intervención Educativa, 5(1), 22–31. https://doi.org/10.62697/rmiie.v5i1.269

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Educación, innovación y sociedad: Retos y estrategias para el aprendizaje integral (enero-marzo)

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