PART 4 Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Soundscapes

Soundscapes – the sound environment

• The term was first used by a Canadian, Murray Schafer, a well-known
• The soundscape is not just noise, but has , which can be interpreted

Divisions of the soundscape

• Biophony – created by living organisms, e.g.
• Geophony – created by non-biological forces, e.g.
• Anthrophony – made by humans

Conclusion of Bernie Krause

• Every sound in nature has a unique
• The sounds of nature are harmonious in and frequency

Soundscape changes can be

• An indication of a change in the of an environment
• A warning of the presence of different types of , e.g. insecticides

Equipment used in the study of soundscapes

• Acoustic correlators/data are used to create in 3-D

Most common query

What is the noisiest creature? Answer: probably a particular kind of , which lives in the ocean.