music therapy

music therapy
mu·sic therapy 'myü-zik- n the treatment of disease (as mental illness) by means of music
music therapist n

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the use of music to effect positive changes in the psychological, physical, cognitive, or social functioning of individuals with health or educational problems; used for a wide variety of indications, including mental disorders, developmental and learning disabilities, neurologic disabilities, and the management of pain or stress.

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