Sound Essay Examples

Over time, the popularity of using ethnic drums as a musical instrument has grown. The djembe drum has a rich history dating back to the 12th century and is known by various names such as jembe, sanbanyi, jymbe or yembe. It belongs to the membranophone family and stands out from other African drums due to […]

The Sean O’Sullivan Theatre of Brock University in Saint Catharines hosted the St. Catharines Chamber Music Society on Friday, January 18th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The performers on stage were Xiaollng Li, Andre Simard, Gordon Cleland, and Karin Di Bella, who played the violin, viola, cello, and piano respectively. Charlotte Knight, the soprano, joined the […]

We went to the Fortune Theatre in London on Tuesday 2nd March to watch “Women in Black”. The plot revolves around a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps seeking advice from an actor. He narrates his story about visiting Eelmarsh house to deal with some affairs, where he encounters the enigmatic Jenet Humphrey’s, the woman in black. […]

In a drama piece the design of the set is very important. It can distinguish the places in which different scenes are set and create mood or atmosphere.When designing a set for a piece various things must be taken into consideration: the plot, the places that scenes are set, the lighting, along with the money […]

Sunlight punched through the forest canopy above as he made his way towards the sound of water bubbling and trickling away to the west, stronger than ever due to the previous rain shower. The ground squelched under foot as he walked purposefully towards the centre of the ravine. The foliage on the ground was so […]

A Disc Jockey is an individual who utilizes compact discs, vinyl, or tape to play pre-recorded songs according to their personal preference. Dj’s can be found at various locations such as weddings, nightclubs, school parties and radio shows, and the music genre they choose to play is determined by the audience and their personal preference. […]

Since about 1450 keyboards have virtually remained the same, except for a little variation in the colour of the keys. The organ was the first keyboard instrument and the way of the keys has varied greatly and at times was so heavy that the players were called “Organ Beaters”, because they actually had to hit […]

Music has evolved in diverse ways over time and space, evoking emotions in its listeners across different eras. The popularity of different musical styles over time allows us to classify composers and pieces into specific eras based on distinctive musical features. One such era is the Classical Period, spanning from 1720-1820. While its duration was […]

During the early fourteenth century there occurred an imperative stylistic change in music, now commonly known as the “Ars nova” period. The term “Ars nova” means quite literally “new art” when translated from the Latin and refers to the new way of thinking of composers at his time. The term itself was initially used by […]

Through out Unforgiven, visual, sound and setting elements are used to create meaning. This is especially true in the final sequence in which visual elements illustrate the meaning and state of beings of characters and the situation. The closing sequence involves William Munney living up to the perceptions made of him through out the film […]

Saving private Ryan was first released on September 11th 1998 and was directed by Steven Spielberg, a famous director widely known for his other outstanding films that prove for him to be great at his job. Some of these famous titles include Jaws(1975), E. T(1982), Jurassic Park(1993), Minority Report(2002) and many more.Saving Private Ryan is […]

Whales use acoustic frequencies for underwater communication. If the whales are unable to communicate, their bi-annual migration can become perilous. The use of man-made low frequency sonar can interfere with the whales’ ability to produce sound, causing them to choose different routes. When attempting to avoid the sonar, the whales are at risk of stranding […]

An ID card, also known as a smart card, serves multiple purposes by carrying information about the holder. It can verify the individual’s identity and grant access to different services. Furthermore, it provides convenience when providing identity information through phone calls. A smart card, which is a plastic card with a microchip holding information, is […]

 The Foundation of Modern Western Music The music of the Renaissance was essentially the beginning of all modern musical thought- the first to truly integrate various forms of harmony with definite structure. The music provided rapid and significant advancements in harmony within western music, evolving from the parallel lines of Ars Nova and culminating in […]

The Tyger wrote in 1974. is one of both simpleness and enigma. Within this verse form written by old English William Blake. there are 13 full inquiries within this short 24 line work. Though many literary analysts have attempted to hammer a significance from this work. non one subject has a more right stance than […]

Each period in the history of music and humanities has its own distinctive style, closely linked to the society from which it originates. The 19th and 20th centuries saw significant events like two world wars and technological advancements. These advancements included inventions such as the telephone, television, electronic light, computers, cassette tapes, synthesizers, and CDs. […]

1. The three primary classes used for individual identification are: a) something you know (e.g. a password), b) something you have (e.g. a certification with associated private key or smart card), and c) something you are (a biometric). 2. Authorization, which occurs after identification and authentication, determines whether an entity is allowed to access a […]

There are many differences between Dolphins and Porpoises. People might think that the two are the same mammal, but they are not. Dolphins have cone-shaped teeth and porpoises have spade-shape teeth. The easiest way to tell them apart is that the porpoise is smaller in size and is broader across the back. Dolphins are classified […]

Poems usually begin with words or phrase which appeal more because of their sound than their meaning, and the movement and phrasing of a poem. Every poem has a texture of sound, which is at least as important as the meaning behind the poem. Rhythm, being the regular recurrence of sound, is at the heart […]

Barouque Composers Still Being Played Frequently Monteverdi Lully Corelli Pachelbel Scarlatti Purcell Couperin Albinoni Vivaldi Telemann Rameau Bach Handel Gluck String section and basso continuo central to the orchestra. Other instruments are occasional additions. Standard group of four sections: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Different instruments treated individually. Fairly small; generally 10- 40 players. Larger […]

There are almost as many different types of music as there are people. From the simple harmonies chanted in monasteries before even the five-lined staff was invented to songs of modern pop culture and everything in between, music has been a huge part of life for as long as people can remember. There’s music for […]

The Negative Effects of SONAR The world was first introduced to SONAR during World War II. It was originally created by the Navvy, for military use. It has since been used for a number of other things. Many people argue the need for the use of his device because of its powerful effects. Even though […]