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Creative Musical Art for Supporting Society: Music and Meditation 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명Sasi Pongsarayuth
  • 학회/출판사/기관명Chulalongkorn University
  • 출판년도2023
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기Journal of Urban Culture Research
  • 발행사항Volume 26
  • ISBN/ISSN2408-1213
  • 소개/요약This article discusses research intended to create music conducive to support a meditative state with the aim of reducing the problem of violence in society. Music is an art form that use sounds to convey emotions. A composition is a combination of instrument sounds and musical elements can be utilized to support sustained attention while reducing affective hostility and aggressive behavior. Ten instrumental compositions developed under the “Creative Musical Art for Supporting Society” program as part of the “Music and Meditation” project are discussed. Experimental compositions with certain musical patterns; ex. slower tempos and low-to-moderate volume levels to induce a state of relaxation supportive of a meditative state and mindfulness which in turn may improve problem solving skills, reduce violence and in general contribute to a more peaceful society. The results of this research aims to be applied in proactive programs in the near future.