About music, sounds and how they interact with the body

In summary: Resonance may play a role in certain processes, but more research is needed in this area. Thank you for your question and I hope this helps to clarify things for you.In summary, the conversation discusses the potential effects of sound waves on particles and the concept of resonance. While some research has been done in this field, the direct impact of sound on elementary particles is still largely unknown and requires further study. The controversial work of Masaru Emoto on the molecular structure of water is also mentioned, but has been widely criticized by the scientific community. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for more scientific research in this area.
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First of all,

Thank you very much for you time if you're reading my question.

I just want to know how things work (i guess all of us), and some guidance will be more than welcomed.

One of the questions that i have in my mind is:

Could the sound waves (e.g:a song or a sound) make some changes in the elementary particles or simply in the particles, atoms, molecules up to the point to affect a whole body a whole life and their sourroundings?

It's like of a chain of events.

I know that I'm stepping a bit into other fields. But feel that all is related.

I'd like to ask if some research has been done with elementary particles and sound.

It's some kind like Masaru Emoto and his work on the molecular structure of the water, but about the music and the sound.

Maybe I'm asking some naive questions, but i'll be grateful if somebody share his/her points of view with me.
 
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Sorry, but work along the lines of Masaru Emoto are banned here. We deal with actual science, please read our rules. Thread closed.
 
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Thank you again for your time and consideration.Dear reader,Thank you for your question. It is a very interesting and thought-provoking topic. While I am not an expert in this field, I will try my best to provide some guidance and share my thoughts.To answer your question, let's first understand what sound waves are. Sound waves are a type of mechanical wave that is created by a vibrating object. These waves travel through a medium, such as air or water, and can be detected by our ears. When sound waves enter our ears, they cause tiny hairs to vibrate, which then sends signals to our brain, allowing us to hear the sound.Now, let's look at the concept of particles. Everything in the universe, including our bodies, is made up of particles. These particles can be atoms, which are the building blocks of matter, or even smaller particles like electrons, protons, and neutrons.When sound waves travel through a medium, they cause the particles in that medium to vibrate. This vibration is what our ears detect as sound. However, these vibrations are very small and do not have the ability to directly affect the particles in our body or surroundings.But, there is a concept called resonance, which may be what you are referring to in your question. Resonance is when an object vibrates at its natural frequency in response to an external force. This means that if an object is exposed to a sound wave with a frequency that matches its natural frequency, it will start to vibrate and resonate. This is similar to how a tuning fork resonates when it is struck with a mallet.Some research has been done on the effects of sound on particles, particularly in the field of acoustics. For example, sound waves can be used to manipulate and move tiny particles in a process called acoustic levitation. In medicine, ultrasound waves are used to break up kidney stones or to visualize internal organs. However, the effects of sound on elementary particles are still largely unknown and require further research.As for Masaru Emoto's work on the molecular structure of water, it has been widely criticized and deemed as pseudoscience by the scientific community. While it is true that sound waves can affect the physical properties of water, there is no evidence to support the claim that sound can change the molecular structure of water or have any significant impact on our health.In conclusion, while sound waves can have various effects on particles, they
 

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