The Jew’s Harp Music Impact on American and Kyrgyz as Representation of their Cultural Identity

Aida KASİYEVA

The Jew's harp music effect was examined in the context of observation, interview and music sessions. Representatives from two cultural groups (American and Kyrgyz) participated in the music sessions. The research defined and measured how independent variable (Jew's harp music) acted upon the dependent variables (consciousness, emotion, associations, imagery) that evoked in the respondent's consciousness. While listening to the Jew's harp music (live and recorded), the representatives responded through such activities as relaxation, free association, story-telling, imagery, and reminiscing. Th ...Daha fazlası