New advances and novel applications of music technologies for health, well-being, and inclusion

Abstract

The field of research dedicated to the design, creation, use, and evaluation of new sound and music technologies supporting health, wellbeing, and inclusion is rapidly expanding. Numerous research efforts are taking place at the intersection of areas such as universal design, accessibility, music therapy, music technology, sonic interaction design, and human-computer interaction (HCI). This Research Topic explores such intersections in music technology research aimed at promoting health, wellbeing, and inclusion, investigating how new methods, technologies, interfaces, and applications can enable everyone to enjoy the benefits of sound and music.