Global Research Trends in Music and Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scopus Publications (1912-2025) Zet Latuminase (a*), Isma Widiaty (b), Idat Muqodas (b)
Indonesia Educational Univercity
Abstract
Music education has received increasing attention within the global educational context in the digital era. Music has been proven to contribute significantly to the enhancement of students^ cognitive, social, and emotional skills. However, it is still often regarded as a supplementary field, resulting in limited prioritization within educational policies at various levels. This study aims to analyze the development of research in the field of music and learning using a bibliometric approach based on data retrieved from the Scopus database with the keyword ^Music and Learning.^ The analysis focuses on two main aspects: the annual distribution of documents and the identification of the most productive authors. The results indicate a sharp increase in scholarly publications on this topic since the early 2000s, reaching its peak during the 2020-2025 period. These findings demonstrate growing global attention to the contribution of music in enhancing learning quality through cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions. Furthermore, the identification of leading scholars such as Patricia Shehan Campbell and Susan Hallam reveals that frequently explored topics include the role of music in character development, creativity, and children^s academic achievement. This study highlights a research trend moving toward interdisciplinarity and the integration of digital technology as a key strategy in 21st-century music education.
