Surround sound

A Helmholtz resonator is a rigid container which has an opening to the air surrounding it. A common example of a Helmholtz resonator is a bottle because it has a set volume as well as having an opening which is open to the surrounding air. By considering the Helmholtz resonator as having a neck, such as the neck of a wine bottle, the dynamics of the system may be described. When energy is introduced near the opening of the bottle, for example blowing across it, some of the energy will vibrate…

Before embarking on my soundwalk, I had a few basic expectations of sounds I would encounter, mostly based on prior memories of wandering MIT’s campus. I knew what the soft, low murmurs should sound like when traversing the corridors. I knew to expect the clip-clop of hard stepping walkers in the silent tunnels, and the high pitched buzzing and whining of electrical components overhead. Outside, the wind would make soft, mid pitched whuuu and shhh noises, which would serve as background for…

Music is nothing more than sound, with or without meaning, that the brain attempts to make sense of in a way that is comfortable. Over the years, there have been countless composers that have succeeded in not breaking tradition, per say, but rather adding to it. These influences are seen everywhere in today’s music from new age contemporary to country to hip- hop genres. John Cage, the composer that wrote 4’33”, believed that all sound is music which does not necessarily have to have meaning,…

The beginning of the chapter detailed how in the beginning of time how the world is said to have been created by a single sound from God. The Bible says “in the beginning was the Word,” now we don’t know if this was truly a word or more of a “celestial vibration” but regardless, it could even apply to the secular view of the Big Bang. After the sound that that is sad to have begun the world the next record of music wasn’t…

felt like a wave of sound was crashing into me. The contrast between the barely audible beginning to the loud crescendo was so gradual and smooth, I almost didn 't realize the piece was getting louder until my ears couldn 't quite stand the sound anymore. A little past ten minutes, it began to decrescendo to a more comfortable volume, however it kept the same ocean wave like feel…

Sotto, Jay Prancis S. 2015-65760 A-2R Modern Music, a Piece of Junk Music is generally a melody of sounds that unifies the mind and soul. The heartbeat of people changes and mimics the music they listen to. For some people music is a very big influence. They dress up and act like the music they listen to. Music is so much more than just a form of entertainment. For some people the music that they listen to represents who they are. Different people have different taste in terms of genre, but…

Fleming is the research that proved people’s hearing is impaired when listening to music for long periods of time and at certain levels did not specify at what rate hearing would be lost. The study also did not specify for how long and at what level of sound the music would have to be listened to in order to start loss of hearing. The journal of Vogel et al. has a stronger argument because he presented statistics that showed at what decibel level a person’s hearing becomes impaired. This made…

music begins in a traditional way with hand claps, drums, and voice. The drums in the introduction were soft, but as the music progresses the drums become louder. The lyrics to the song make it seem like a sad song. But when the song is sung, it sounds happy, celebratory. The celebratory tone is enhanced when the guitar joins the music. There is a rattle that you can scarcely hear but it adds a little something…

audible when the piles of shoes are in the frame. Altogether, these noises elevate tension and suspense. There are sound effects to the Pale Man lifting his hands and placing the eyeballs into the sockets on his palms. These sound effects help announce his awakening. As soon as Ofelia spots the grapes that she is not supposed to eat, a piece of music with a warning tone plays. Sound works with the visuals to further describe and explain a scene. The faun is another creature that Ofelia…

How Music Affects the Brain I. Speech Overview: A. General Goal: To inform. B. Specific Goal: By the end of my speech, my audience will learn a few things about what is happening in the brain when you are listening to music. II. Introduction: (This is where you start talking) A. Attention Grabber: The average American person listens to about four hours of music every day. B. Relevance Statement: Nearly everybody listens to music in one way or another, so it’s good to know how it is affecting…