Music Therapy

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  1. brainwave
    the clear understanding of a complex situation
    The following are some of effects of music, which help to explain the effectiveness of music therapy: •Brain Waves: Research has shown that music with a strong beat can stimulate brainwaves to resonate in sync with the beat, with faster beats bringing sharper concentration and more alert thinking, and a slower tempo promoting a calm, meditative state.
  2. autonomic nervous system
    the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands
    Those governed by the autonomic nervous system, such as breathing and heart rate can also be altered by the changes music can bring.
  3. bodily function
    an organic process that takes place in the body
    •Breathing and Heart Rate: With alterations in brainwaves comes changes in other bodily functions.
  4. brain wave
    (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
    The following are some of effects of music, which help to explain the effectiveness of music therapy: •Brain Waves: Research has shown that music with a strong beat can stimulate brainwaves to resonate in sync with the beat, with faster beats bringing sharper concentration and more alert thinking, and a slower tempo promoting a calm, meditative state.
  5. autonomic
    relating to or controlled by the autonomic nervous system
    Those governed by the autonomic nervous system, such as breathing and heart rate can also be altered by the changes music can bring.
  6. resonate
    produce a deep, clear sound
    The following are some of effects of music, which help to explain the effectiveness of music therapy: •Brain Waves: Research has shown that music with a strong beat can stimulate brainwaves to resonate in sync with the beat, with faster beats bringing sharper concentration and more alert thinking, and a slower tempo promoting a calm, meditative state.
  7. psyche
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
    Research has shown that music has a profound effect on your body and psyche.
  8. sync
    adjust in time or manner to make the same
    The following are some of effects of music, which help to explain the effectiveness of music therapy: •Brain Waves: Research has shown that music with a strong beat can stimulate brainwaves to resonate in sync with the beat, with faster beats bringing sharper concentration and more alert thinking, and a slower tempo promoting a calm, meditative state.
  9. wreak
    cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
    This can help prevent the stress response from wreaking havoc on the body, and can help keep creativity and optimism levels higher, bringing many other benefits.
  10. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
    The following are some of effects of music, which help to explain the effectiveness of music therapy: •Brain Waves: Research has shown that music with a strong beat can stimulate brainwaves to resonate in sync with the beat, with faster beats bringing sharper concentration and more alert thinking, and a slower tempo promoting a calm, meditative state.
  11. meditative
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
    The following are some of effects of music, which help to explain the effectiveness of music therapy: •Brain Waves: Research has shown that music with a strong beat can stimulate brainwaves to resonate in sync with the beat, with faster beats bringing sharper concentration and more alert thinking, and a slower tempo promoting a calm, meditative state.
  12. counteract
    act in opposition to
    This is why music and music therapy can help counteract or prevent the damaging effects of chronic stress, greatly promoting not only relaxation, but health.
  13. havoc
    violent and needless disturbance
    This can help prevent the stress response from wreaking havoc on the body, and can help keep creativity and optimism levels higher, bringing many other benefits.
  14. optimism
    the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well
    This can help prevent the stress response from wreaking havoc on the body, and can help keep creativity and optimism levels higher, bringing many other benefits.
Created on Tue Apr 12 20:02:47 EDT 2011

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