Analogy and metaphor in music therapy. Theory and practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4627475 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Henk Smeijsters |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 227-249 |
| Publication date | 2012-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Nordisk Tidsskrift for Musikkterapi (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0803-9828 • E-ISSN: 1944-8260 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08098131.2011.649299 |
| OpenAlex | W2006210724 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 16 |
Two theoretical models of music therapy have been developed and discussed in the past decade. The theory of metaphor as proposed by Aigen is based on the schema theory of Lakoff and Johnson. It explains the connection between musical experience and felt experience by means of its interconnection with metaphors that are based on movement experience in space. The theory of analogy as proposed by Smeijsters is based on Stern's theory of vitality forms and Damasio's theory of the core self. Analogy explains the musical experience by means of the isomorphism between the forms of vitality affects in the core self and the forms of musical phrases. This discussion is highly relevant for music therapists because it is important to explain why music therapy works. Theoretical explanation of music therapy is also important because it is basic to the development of therapy methods and techniques. This article discusses both theories on the basis of theoretical concepts and case studies, arguing that metaphor and analogy both are music-centered concepts. Metaphor is described as a space-oriented perspective, analogy is described as a time-oriented perspective. Both perspectives can explain different music therapy experiences or describe the same music therapy experiences from a different perspective. Keywords: analogymetaphorclinical practice Notes on the contributor Henk Smeijsters PhD is Professor of Arts Therapies, and Director of Research at the Dutch Research Center for the Arts Therapies (KenVaK). The center is a joint venture of the Zuyd, Utrecht, ArtEZ, and Stenden Universities of Applied Sciences. Prof. Smeijsters is Head of Studies for the KenVaK Master of Arts Therapies program and supervisor of PhD programs at KenVaK. His special interest is the theory of analogy, practice-based evidence, and practice-based research
Analogy · Art · Cognitive science · Epistemology · Linguistics · Literature · Metaphor · Music theory · Music therapy · Musical · Perspective (graphical · Psychotherapist · Vitality · Action Observation and Synchronization · Computer Science · Diverse Music Education Insights · Music Therapy and Health · Philosophy · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence
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| Citations per year | 0,38 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2021 (9) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |