Instrumental music
Instrumental tracks remove one obvious source of linguistic content. For reading or writing, some people find this easier to work alongside than songs with prominent lyrics.
Lyrics
Lyrics may compete for attention when the task itself involves reading, writing, memorizing, or processing language. That does not mean lyrics are always distracting; the important question is whether they make your task easier or harder.
Familiar versus unfamiliar music
Familiar music can become background noise for some people. New or highly interesting tracks may attract more attention because you are listening closely. Try both and notice what happens to your actual work.
Keep the volume reasonable
Audio is supposed to sit in the background if it is being used as a focus aid. If you are repeatedly adjusting the volume or noticing the music more than the task, silence may be the better option.
Ambient audio and silence
Rain, room tone, soft ambient tracks, or complete silence are all valid choices. The right environment is the one that supports the task rather than becoming the task.
Using TAKE.'s audio options
TAKE. includes YouTube music integration and local audio features in the timer. Use them as optional parts of the session, and switch them off whenever the sound becomes distracting.