Appliance of Science: Does listening to music while you work make you more effective?

With so many people working from home at the moment, earphones are a must and work music is on trend, but does it help with productivity?

Can listening to classical music improve your productivity?

I prefer as much quiet as possible while I work but some people swear by music in the workplace. With so many working from home this past year, and earphones a standard work accessory, does music make them more productive? In the interest of science, I’ve decided to listen to various types of music as I write this piece.

What kind of music?