Understanding Sound Baths

These flashcards cover the key vocabulary and concepts related to sound baths, their instruments, purposes, and differences from traditional music.

Sound Bath

A group event where people collectively relax and listen to sounds, often involving instruments like gongs and singing bowls.

Non-Melodic Instruments

Musical instruments that produce rhythm, texture, and timbre rather than specific pitches or melodies.

Melodic Instruments

Instruments such as pianos and guitars that can produce specific pitches and structured overtones.

Healing

In the context of sound baths, refers to the spiritual and emotional benefits rather than treating specific diseases.

Meditative State

A relaxed state of focused thought achieved during sound baths that enhances physical relaxation and inner awareness.

Sound Immersion

An experience where participants feel enveloped by sound, often experienced in sound baths.

Sound Therapy

Wellness sessions involving sound played by a practitioner, aimed to address emotional issues.

Active Listening

The practice of being fully present and engaged in the sound during a sound bath to reap its benefits.

Theming a Sound Bath

The practice of giving a specific focus to a sound bath, often considered outside the traditional meaning.

Online Sound Baths

Virtual experiences of sound baths that do not replicate the in-person immersion and sensation.