... instrumental in the alleviation of these dreadful problems. But how is music capable of healing on physical, mental and emotional levels? For this we seek to answer the question, 'What is music?' What is music? Everyday, music serves us faithfully, playing an integral part of our public and private lives. It is vastly used in arenas of national importance (e.g. National anthems) and personal significance (e.g. wedding songs). In many normal applications it supports or transcends spoken word. It therefore cannot be seen as simply a vehicle for the emotions but also as a complex creation of the intellect. Stravinsky wrote: 'I know that twelve notes on each octave and varieties of rhythm offer me opportunities that all of human genius will never exhaust.' He was making reference to the infinite musical possibilities that the basic ingredients, rhythm and pitch, coupled with ingenuity and inspiration afford to him or any other human. ...

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