Music For Life Social and Psychological Objectives

Contents Preface 1 Introduction V The Art of Music 1 Scope of Music Man, Society and Culture Sociological Perspective in Music Psychological Perspective in Music 1 Time Theory 2 Ragadhyan or Iconography 3 Raga: Psycho Material Object and its Perception or Music Perception 4 Music Recognition 5 Musical Appreciation 6 Musical Aptitude (a) Personality (b) Sweet Timbre (c) Keen Desire (d) Grasping Power (e) Creativity 7 Effect of Music on Human Psyche Role of Music in the Development of Human Being 1 Psychological Development 2 Physical Development 3 Social Development 4 Development of the Philosophical Attitude 5 Music: An Indispensable Part of Education 2 Music and Emotions 43 Expression Emotional Expression Expression of Emotions through Music Factors Determining Emotions 1 Musical Composition 2 Forms of Music 3 Rhythm 4 Acoustics of Music (a) Pitch (b) Intensity or Force (c) Timbre or Quality of Tone (d) Consonance-Dissonance (e) Temperament 5 Varieties of Instruments 6 Personal Preferences and Receptiveness 7 Efficiency of the Performer 8 Cultural Backgrounds 9 Various Ragas Emotional Effects of Music Emotional Sentiments (rasa) and Moods (bhavas) Sentiments in Shrutis Sentiments in Swaras and Ragas Colour Theory of Musical and Tones and Emotional Sentiments (Rasas) 3 Music and Personality Development Music and Mental Development Music for Mentally Retarded Children Purification of Soul Effect of Music on Emotional and Behavioural Problems Stress Management through Music 1 Stress (a) Frustration (b) Conflicts and (c) Pressures 2 Effects of Severe Stress 3 Coping with Stress 4 Role of Music in Stress Alleviation 4 Applications of Music 109 Hospitals Rehabilitation Centres Shopping Malls and Workplaces Railway Coaches and Automobiles Mobiles and Toys Board Rooms Restaurants Analytical View of the Above 5 Music and Society 122 Music Associates with Culture Social Ceremonies and Celebrations Self-Realization Impact of Music on Self-Esteem Recognition 6 Music and Social Evils 135 Substance Abuse Crimes: Correctional Centres AIDS Communalism Globalization of Music Communalism 7 Epilogue 151 Bibliography 159 Index 166