Sound Essay Examples

The original name for mariachi was given by the Coca Indians in the 1500s, referring to any musician. The French later named it mariachi. The mariachi sound is influenced by African music known as SON, which has a rhythmic pattern alternating between 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures. A complete mariachi group today typically includes 6 […]

While recording in a studio or making film in a SAE green room, noise produces; some of this noisy sound smacks on a surface, some of it is absorbed, some of it is reflected and some of it is transmitted through the surface.

I attended an opera by Mozart titled Cosi Fan Tutte with my grandparents. It was in Houston Tx. at the Houston Grand Opera House September 22 from 7:00-10:30. The performers were Elizabeth Futral as Fiordiligi, Uliana Alexyuk as Dorabella, Jason Graae as Don Alfonso, Joseph Kaiser as Ferrando, Liam Bonner as Guglielmo, Dannielle DuBose as […]

This musical time of Tala can have infinite number of variations according to the various characteristics of rhythm and the number of beats in each. In a specific sense it means only the accented beats on the Matras, of which there are several in a rhythmic composition, Matra is the division of time with regular […]

The meaning of a sound education can vary among individuals, with some defining it as the completion of mandatory schooling and others perceiving it as the achievement of higher education. The level of success in education differs for each person, as everyone has their own distinct approaches to learning and attaining optimal results in studying. […]

A stethoscope is an acoustic medical tool used to hear internals of humans and animals (mainly used to listen to the heart and lungs) . The stethoscope is also used to hear internal sounds of machines. They work by the principle or multiple reflections in sound waves. A stethoscope transmits sound by an acoustic pressure […]

There are a lot of differences between the two most popular styles of music. These musical styles have different history, used instruments, size of audience and height of popularity. Classical music and popular music are both part of the culture of most Americans and Europeans. They share some aspects of musical language, but there are […]

It seems as though everything in nature exists in a balanced state of equilibrium. It is evident that there is an opposing positive and negative relationship to everything in the world; day and night, good and evil, black and white; which leads some to enquire if one portion could exist without the other. This very […]

The remake of 3:10 to Yuma was phenomenal. Now the remake of 3:10 to Yuma was better than the past version. Three reasons, first off the sound and the visuals were way better in the remake, second, the settings and the realistic feel and the sounds of guns were better, and lastly, the acting was […]

The chosen band for this assignment is the Preservation Hall Jazz Band based out of New Orleans. The band’s name comes from Preservation Hall in New Orleans where music is played every Wednesday and Saturday nights. The band is comprised of: Wendell Brunious playing trumpet. David Grillier playing the clarinet. Frank Demond playing the trombone. […]

A subwoofer (or simply “sub”) is a woofer, or a complete loudspeaker, which is dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies (the “bass”). The typical frequency range for a subwoofer is about 20–200 Hz for consumer products, below 100 Hz for professional live sound, and below 80 Hz in THX-approved systems. Subwoofers are intended […]

The Octopus card, a refillable smart card used for electronic payments across different transport networks in Hong Kong, has become essential in daily life for many (Octopus Holdings Limited, 2009). In fact, it is used by 95% of Hong Kong residents between the ages of 16 and 65 for travel, dining, and shopping, eliminating the […]

In 1977, Chris Maher, composer and massage artist, articulated his vision of what he termed “Marxist music. ” His idea was simple: no musical material could be owned——all music makers should be able to take whatever they want from whomever they want and use it as they see fit. “Material” could range from a melody, […]

My dream place is a metaphorical island, a small bungalow type building perched on a ledge high up on a mountain, over viewing a vast sea of forest and greenery. The house itself is small in its own cosy kind of way. It is almost entirely made up of wood, the thick panelled mahogany walls […]

This assessment has asked me to compare and contrast the stories of The Time Machine by H.G. Wells and The Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury. In this assignment the differences in language and characters will be compared and contrasted. The genre of the short story will be contrasted with the short novel. The different […]

The focus of this essay is on the opening scene of Jurassic Park. I intend to discuss and identify how cinematography has been used to entice the audience into the scene and make hem want to watch it. Jurassic Park is an action-adventure film about a human manufactured herd of dinosaurs, which are said to […]

The Sound and the Fury, written in 1929 by William Faulkner, is a masterpiece. It revolves around the Compson family, who have strong Southern ties. The novel presents the perspectives of four characters: Benjy, Quentin, Jason, and Dilsey. Faulkner’s portrayal of Dilsey Gibson and her family as the black servants to the Compson’s has raised […]

6. Discuss the issue/topic of race in Western Culture during our courses era, and secondly, comment as to how it pertains to the career of Jimi Hendrix. Your discussion could include a brief review of Steve Waksman’s article “Black Sound, Black Body: Jimi Hendrix, the Electric Guitar, and the Meanings of Blackness,” highlighting the author’s […]

Origin Trance music originates from Germany and is extremely popular in most European countries. It originally started in the 1980‘s and has grown through out the years. Germany is considered as the birth place of trance and once a year celebrates the love parade festival in honour of one of the first original trance songs […]

Question: How has the Japanese reliance on the environment determined the nature of their religion? Japanese religion: Shintoism is the main religion in Japan. Shintoism: “Japanese Religion” is a general term used to describe the unique blend of a great variety of religious traditions within Japan. Religion in Japan reflects a long history during which […]

Song Profile: Paranoid Android by Radiohead Radiohead is a five piece alternative rock band formed in 1985 in Oxfordshire, England. The group is comprised of lead vocalist, guitarist and band figurehead Thom Yorke, guitarist and keyboard player Jonny Greenwood, guitarist and vocalist Ed O’Brien, bass player Colin Greenwood, and drummer/percussionist Phil Selway. Radiohead rose to […]

The medium of music involves the transmission of tone, which is the audible sound that travels through the air and reaches an audience. This tone can be produced by various instruments or by the human voice and possesses qualities such as timbre, pitch, duration, and intensity. Timbre refers to the distinct quality or color of […]