[Contributions to the psychodynamic approach to understanding the phenomenon of music]

Author(s): Giglio, Z. G.

Journal/Book: Acta Psiquiatr Psicol Am Lat. 1980; 26: 293-9.

Abstract: Based on different writings from different periods, this article gives us some of the psychodinamic view of musical phenomenon. It is divided in three parts. 1. The initial one is about general aspects of musical phenomenon. Music has a hihg power of symbolization, due to its ambiguity and simultaneity of elements. It can make a change on the common state of consciousness. Music also can influence on the Ego's cognitive style. Music has relationship with both the Ego's dissociative function and Ego's integrative function. 2. The secon part refers to the affective nature of music. Music release libidinal energy mainly through rhythm; for exemple we see the link between and dance in primitive societies. It also gives expression for emotional life, and arouses emotions too. 3. The third part refers to structural and functional aspects of music. This last part talks about the role of music to the listener and to the creative musician; it presents an analogy between the structure of the music and structure of the dreams. The joy of music involves the whole personality and music may be used to expand the Self.

Keyword(s): Music|. Psychoanalytic Interpretation|

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