Definitions for "Music therapy"
Music is used as a healing therapy to help patients express deep-set emotions, both positive and negative. It is thought to be successful in treating autism, mentally or emotionally disturbed children and adults, elderly and physically challenged people, and patients with schizophrenia, nervous disorders and stress.
based on the idea that music renews the balance and rhythm of the body, emotions and mind and if this balance and rhythm is lost, disease ensues. To restore this harmony, music is used such as chants and ritual dancing.
An established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses. Musictherapy.org Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings. For further information, please explore this site.
used in the sense of musicpsychotherapy or used as a broad concept including psychotherapeutic, ortho(ped)agogic, actualizing, palliative, and recreational activities.
Use of music and singing to develop language and movement skills. [Click Here To Return To List