The Role of Music and Music Therapy in Aphasia Rehabilitation
Journal
Music and Medicine
Year
2010
Abstract
A stroke results in brain damage, often causing loss or reduction in speech and language capacity. Music and music therapy can contribute to the recovery of speech and provide emotional support to individuals with aphasia. There is a diverse body of research on the links between music and language. Musical structure is related to language syntax. Singing songs from one's culture, the emotional act of singing, the theatrics of singing, and musical improvisation can all influence speech output. The purpose of this article is to review current research on the links between language and music in brain function in order to further explore, through case study and analysis of music therapy application, how music might be employed as part of a comprehensive, multimodal approach to speech and language rehabilitation. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
Music and Health Institute Terms
Aphasia; Cognitive Abilities; Music Therapy; Recreative Music Methods; Rehabilitation Exercises; Singing a Song; Stroke
Indexed Terms
Speech; Stroke
Study Type
Editorial, Opinions, Position Papers
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Turry, A., Raghavan, P., & Hartley, M. L. (2010). The Role of Music and Music Therapy in Aphasia Rehabilitation. Music and Medicine, 2 (4), 235-242. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/1561