Whether for work, study, or meditation, music has the capacity to improve the quality of what we do, or at least motivate us while doing it. Here are the best Spotify playlists for lyric-free background music, categorized according to activity.

Lyric-Free Music for Work

I’m the type of person who likes silence while at work. However, I’ve found that listening to instrumental music is calming and helps me get through difficult or repetitive tasks. Here’s what I play for a day’s work:

These are similar playlists—just light piano that doesn’t distract you from what you’re doing.

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It’s so relaxing to work with this type of music in the background

Background Music for Creativity

When I’m writing, designing, or creating anything, I always turn on some lo-fi to get those creative juices flowing. The playlist below is hands down my favorite so far.

I love this genre so much, and there are really other awesome playlists out there. Here are a few more:

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Lo-fi playlists put me in the creative mood

Need more? Check out 12 Spotify Playlists For Creative Work.

Spotify Playlists for Meditation

If you’re doing some freestyle yoga or want to meditate, these are the playlists I’d recommend.

These are also very calming, and I like playing them while I think back and write on my gratitude journal at the end of the day.

lyric-free playlists in the background while meditating
Music helps to take your mind off the distractions

Best Melodies for Studying

Like in work, I prefer it to be quiet when I study. Sometimes however, I turn on some nature music when I get tired of reading and want to sleep. This keeps me going again for some time.

Here are more of the same:

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Some studies suggest that music can help you study better

Lyric-free Songs for Chilling

This is the music to play when you’re hosting a mini-party where you want to hear each other but have something playing in the background. Think chill, upbeat, unobtrusive melodies like those played in coffee shops or bars.

Below are more upbeat and casual playlists without any lyrics, except for Dalkom Cafe. I like these chill Korean songs and part of the allure is that it’s in a different language, so I appreciate the melodies all the more.

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These songs are so chill they make me want to sip coffee and do nothing

If you like these playlists, you might like Relaxing Playlists with No Lyrics on Spotify.

Best Spotify Playlists For Lyric-free Background Music

And there you have it! These are the best Spotify playlists for lyric-free music that you can play in the background while focusing on your activities.

Let me know if you discovered something new that you like listening to. Feel free to share the ones you love in the comments below!

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