v. to give attention to someone to hear what is being said
Do you ever listen to music to feel good?
blood pressure
phr n. the force caused by blood going through blood vessels
It can also lower blood pressure and help the heart rate.
rate
n. the speed at which something happens
It can also lower blood pressure and help the heart rate.
therapist
n. a person who is trained in methods of treating sickness especially without using medicine or surgery
Music therapy is usually done by a trained therapist who has studied in an approved program.
approved
adj. officially accepted
Music therapy is usually done by a trained therapist who has studied in an approved program.
rhythm
n. a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements
Therapists think about the rhythm and tone of the music to make sure it is right for each patient.
tone
n. the quality of a sound produced by a musical instrument or singing voice
Therapists think about the rhythm and tone of the music to make sure it is right for each patient.
therapy
n. a way to help someone who is hurt or sick get well
Music therapy helps many people feel better.
family
n. a group of people who are related to each other
They may have a family problem or a medical problem.
medical
adj. related to the treatment of illness and injuries
They may have a family problem or a medical problem.
mood
n. a person's emotional state
Music can help change a bad mood.
reduce
v. to decrease in amount, or degree
It can reduce the pain of patients.
pain
n. a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury
It can reduce the pain of patients.
patient
n. a person who is receiving medical care
It can reduce the pain of patients.
lower
v. to move something down or decrease in level
It can also lower blood pressure and help the heart rate.