Listening to Music to Drown Out Noise During the Three Weeks
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Question
Next to my house, there is massive construction of warehouses. For a month now, every afternoon when I return home, I hear the noise of the jackhammer and other unpleasant sounds, without interruption [and yes, I tried to talk, ask, and plead, but to no avail]. I have already given up the pleasure of napping in the afternoon. The problem is that I cannot stand this noise. Therefore, every time I am at home, I play music at the highest volume. The main thing is not to hear the jackhammer... What should I do now, during the Three Weeks? Is it permissible for me to play music as usual, since my intention is not to listen to the music, and if not for the noise, I wouldn't play it, or since I am still enjoying it, is it forbidden?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
It is permissible to listen to music during the Three Weeks if it is not for enjoyment, but rather to drown out noise and the like.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 551