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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-III).04      10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-III).04      Published : Sep 2024

Role of Music and Lyrics of Songs as Flashback Trigger

Abstract

    Music is combination of lyrics, instrumental and vocalist’s sound. Every musical content has its own value according to its impact. Lyrics regarding to meaning are expressive differentiate from the libretto whether a song squeezes out the emotion of misery, regret, contentment, or something additional. The ability of music to evoke strong emotions in a listener has fascinated many music students and sparked discussion among musicologists. A qualitative research was carried out from a targeted group of music listeners getting their experience in form of ended answers after listening old musical list in controlled environment. Researchers discovered that listening to music from a particular era transported listeners back in time, inducing feelings of nostalgia. Researchers in this research explored nostalgic provocative music therapy as well as positive use of musical content in treating depression patients. A particular music can facilitate listener to get out of stress and perform actively.

    Music, Lyrics, Nostalgia, Songs, Flashback Trigger

    (1) Umia Gull
    Research Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ashraf Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Fakhta Zeib
    Assistant Professor (OPS), Department of Mass Communication, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Gull, Umia, Ashraf Iqbal, and Fakhta Zeib. 2024. "Role of Music and Lyrics of Songs as Flashback Trigger." Global Mass Communication Review, IX (III): 37-46 doi: 10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-III).04

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    HARVARD : GULL, U., IQBAL, A. & ZEIB, F. 2024. Role of Music and Lyrics of Songs as Flashback Trigger. Global Mass Communication Review, IX, 37-46.

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