Music in Gestalt Theory, Morphology and Music Therapy

Summary The article deals with the connection between music, Gestalt theory and music therapy. It sheds light on the historical foundations of Gestalt theory and its application in music psychology, particularly from the perspective of morphological psychology. An examination method from morphological music therapy is presented, with which a psychological analysis of musical improvisations is possible in four versions. A clinical study demonstrates the significance for therapeutic practice by highlighting the relationship between musical forms of expression and psychological processes.