First Advisor
Anwyn Willette
Date of Award
6-16-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sonic Arts and Music Production and University Honors
Department
Music & Theater
Language
English
Subjects
Sound in art, Sound -- Psychological aspects, Noise in art
DOI
10.15760/honors.1095
Abstract
Sound is something to be thought about critically. It is not just a part of our world, but it helps define it. This thesis follows the development of five short sonic compositions created from field recordings of the researcher's environments between June 2020 and March 2021. Through techniques such as granular synthesis, soundwalking, and text scores, the compositions demonstrate how noise in both physical and digital sonic environments can impact one's identities, relationships, health, transitions, and ideas of music. Critically thinking about sound can lead us to a better understanding of ourselves and others and allows us to begin creating equitable sonic environments.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/35731
Recommended Citation
Bigelow, Juliana, "Noise as Music: Effects of Physical and Digital Noise in One's Life" (2021). University Honors Theses. Paper 1069.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1095
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