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    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences
    • Psychology
    • Music Therapy

    Background:

    • Music is recognized as a potent emotional tool.
    • Musical interventions are integral to healthcare, addressing diverse individual needs.
    • Music's therapeutic properties are increasingly explored in medical sciences.

    Purpose of the Study:

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    • To analyze antecedents, attributes, consequences, and empirical referents of music as medicine.

    Main Methods:

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