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Functions of Music: Physical

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What is a sound wave?

a form of energy that causes surrounding air molecules to move in patterns. They stay in a relatively organized fashion

Why can people with severe hearing loss perceive musical stimuli?

Some sound vibrations can be felt in the abdomen and chest or the cranial bones

What does the autonomic nervous system have to do with music?

Certain styles of music or tempos have been proven to increase or decrease pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and muscular response

What is synchronization?

After hearing one or two beat intervals, the brain will match the duration of the movement to the beat after establishing timing between the beat and movement response

Music also influences an affective (emotional) state. How can this help in a therapeutic setting (physically speaking)?

Positive arousal, motivation, attention to positive auditory stimulus diverts client's attention from physical discomfort or fatigue, partners with motor activity and physical rehabilitation

What type of client can benefit from rhythmic music?

Clients with delays in motor response

What is the organizer and energizer in music?

What instrument serves as the basis for rhythm?

For optimum physical movement and reactions, one should play music that is ______
For less physical movement and reactions, one should play music that is _______

rhythmic, percussive, staccato
melodic, minimum rhythm, non percussive, legato

Music therapists can use rhythm instruments such as drums to create a sense of:

grounding, steadiness, repetition

Rhythm can give a feeling of: