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Synthesize empirical and theoretical research on how verbal metaphors function within musical instrument pedagogy.

July 1, 2026Music & ScienceOpen Access

The Use of Verbal Metaphors in the Teaching and Learning of Musical Instruments: A Systematic Literature Review

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BVBráulio VidileUniversidade Nova de Lisboa HRHelena RodriguesUniversidade Nova de Lisboa APAna Isabel PereiraUniversidade Nova de Lisboa

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Systematic literature review reveals verbal metaphors convey varied musical behaviors in instrumental students, highlighting that pedagogical context reduces instructional ambiguity.

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Synthesize empirical and theoretical research on how verbal metaphors function within musical instrument pedagogy.
Conducted a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines evaluating 17 empirical studies alongside theoretical literature.
Analyzed cohorts across all instrument families, predominantly focused on advanced university students within Western classical music traditions.
Verbal metaphors overlap conceptually with mental imagery while serving dual pedagogical functions of both simplifying and complexifying musical content.
Metaphors foster interpersonal relationships and guide diverse performance behaviors, though their inherent unpredictability requires integration with broader contextual and technical strategies.

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Vidile et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8558fdd8017c721f4e194e https://doi.org/10.1177/20592043261456006

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Systematic literature review reveals verbal metaphors convey varied musical behaviors in instrumental students, highlighting that pedagogical context reduces instructional ambiguity.

The Use of Verbal Metaphors in the Teaching and Learning of Musical Instruments: A Systematic Literature Review

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The Use of Verbal Metaphors in the Teaching and Learning of Musical Instruments: A Systematic Literature Review

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