The Musical Nature of Prelinguistic Interaction The temporal structure and organisation in co-created interaction with congenital deaf-blinds

Author(s): Tønsberg, Gro E. Hallan

Journal/Book: Nordic Journal of Music Therapy. 1996; 5: 63-75.

Abstract: If we explore musical terms, as derived from the term Mousikè in the ancient Greece, these terms include aspects as movement, temporal processes, dynamics, play and joint activity in an inseparable unity. Regarding the orchestra metaphor model of communication, we could indeed ask if the model actually consists of metaphoric terms, or if the terms reflect the nature of prelinguistic interaction or core characteristics in basic forms of togetherness. With focus on the temporal structure and regulation of interaction on a micro-level, the authors will discuss the significance of regulation of timing, tempo and rhythmicity in order to make an improvisatory entry to sustained interaction with the child with dual sensory impairment. Do these regulation principles represent core-concepts in basic togetherness regardless of sensory modality, and how may these principles be applied in order to develop observation categories for precise analyses and strategic intervention? The article will shed light upon the application of interaction theories in the field of music therapy.

Note: Tonhild Strand Hauge Music Therapist, Consultant at Skådalen Resource Centre, Oslo, Norway, working in an interdisciplinary team in the field of Congenital Deaf-Blindness (CDB). Together with Gro E. Hallan Tønsberg she has published articles and papers about musical aspects in theory and intervention related to prelinguistic interaction with CDB-children. Their book Musikk, lyd, bevegelse (music, sound and movement) was published in 1990. Strand Hauge is now taking her Master Degree in music therapy at the University of Oslo. Adr.: Skådalen Resource Centre. Postbox 13, Slemdal, 0321 Oslo, Norway. Tlf.: (+47) 22 14 52 90. Fax.: (+47) 22 14 76 51. E-mail: Skaadalen@isp.uio.no

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