Author: Charles E. Speaks
Publisher: Plural Publishing
ISBN: 1635504864
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Featuring an exciting new chapter on several aspects of speech acoustics by Raymond D. Kent, PhD! With a new chapter, the classic textbook, Introduction to Sound: Acoustics for the Hearing and Speech Sciences, is back in a fifth edition and continues its aim to teach fundamental concepts of acoustics to students in communication sciences and disorders and related disciplines. Students of speech-language-hearing science must have a thorough understanding of the elements of acoustics before they can successfully embark on more advanced study of both normal and disordered human communication. The text is known for how acoustical concepts have been made understandable for all students, not just those who are already grounded in mathematics and physics. Coverage includes the nature of sound waves, simple harmonic motion, acoustic impedance, scales of measure, logarithms and antilogarithms, sound intensity and pressure, complex waves, resonance and filtering, distortion, sound transmissions, speech acoustics, and room acoustics. Key Features: * Summaries, Notes, and Practice Problems end each chapter * Bolded key terms throughout with end-of-book glossary * Alphabetical listing of selected equations * The numerous equations are displayed in blue for easier reading New to the Fifth Edition: * A new chapter, Basic Principles of Speech Acoustics, written by Raymond D. Kent, PhD * A special emphasis on editing the content throughout for increased readability and comprehension Please note: Ancillary content such as practice problems and acoustic animations are not included as in the original print version of this work.
The to Sound
Author: Eric Baus
Publisher: Wave Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Selected by Forrest Gander for the 2002 Verse Prize, Baus's debut is full of "unlikely logics."
Publisher: Wave Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Selected by Forrest Gander for the 2002 Verse Prize, Baus's debut is full of "unlikely logics."
The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World
Author: Trevor Cox
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 039324282X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
"A lucid and passionate case for a more mindful way of listening to and engaging with musical, natural, and manmade sounds." —New York Times In this tour of the world’s most unexpected sounds, Trevor Cox—the “David Attenborough of the acoustic realm” (Observer)—discovers the world’s longest echo in a hidden oil cavern in Scotland, unlocks the secret of singing sand dunes in California, and alerts us to the aural gems that exist everywhere in between. Using the world’s most amazing acoustic phenomena to reveal how sound works in everyday life, The Sound Book inspires us to become better listeners in a world dominated by the visual and to open our ears to the glorious cacophony all around us.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 039324282X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
"A lucid and passionate case for a more mindful way of listening to and engaging with musical, natural, and manmade sounds." —New York Times In this tour of the world’s most unexpected sounds, Trevor Cox—the “David Attenborough of the acoustic realm” (Observer)—discovers the world’s longest echo in a hidden oil cavern in Scotland, unlocks the secret of singing sand dunes in California, and alerts us to the aural gems that exist everywhere in between. Using the world’s most amazing acoustic phenomena to reveal how sound works in everyday life, The Sound Book inspires us to become better listeners in a world dominated by the visual and to open our ears to the glorious cacophony all around us.
Sound
Author: Romana Romanyshyn
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797204157
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
An award-winning visual tour of the world of sound. Intriguing, informative, and endlessly fascinating, a book that makes visible that which we otherwise only hear and feel as vibrations: SOUND. Award-winning authors and artists Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv achieve a remarkable fusion of the scientific exploration of the phenomenon of sound with a philosophic reflection on its nature that will appeal to inquisitive children looking to learn more about science and nature. A stunning sequence of rich infographics provoke the reader to listen . . . learn . . . and think. Whether it's hearing noise, music, speech . . . or silence, no one will come away from these pages without experiencing sound with new ears and a fresh understanding. • Stunning visual sophistication and compelling infographics will appeal to adults as well as children. • A perfect book for educators to share with children interested in STEM topics • A fascinating overlooked topic that will help children explore complex ideas about science and the natural world Translated into over 20 languages! Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Award for best nonfiction book of the year. The award-winning, visually stunning Sound will appeal to young readers who enjoyed Animalium, Botanicum, Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World, and Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia. • Science books for kids ages 8–12 • Biology books for kids • Human physiology books for kids The accessible, kid-friendly visuals throughout Sound help children to connect with STEM topics and learn surprising and interesting facts about one of our most important senses. The husband and wife team Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv, share an art studio, AGRAFKA, in Lviv, Ukraine. Sound, together with its companion Sight (coming Fall 2020) were the co-winners of the Bologna Ragazzi Award in 2018. Visit them at agrafkastudio.myportfolio.com.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797204157
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
An award-winning visual tour of the world of sound. Intriguing, informative, and endlessly fascinating, a book that makes visible that which we otherwise only hear and feel as vibrations: SOUND. Award-winning authors and artists Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv achieve a remarkable fusion of the scientific exploration of the phenomenon of sound with a philosophic reflection on its nature that will appeal to inquisitive children looking to learn more about science and nature. A stunning sequence of rich infographics provoke the reader to listen . . . learn . . . and think. Whether it's hearing noise, music, speech . . . or silence, no one will come away from these pages without experiencing sound with new ears and a fresh understanding. • Stunning visual sophistication and compelling infographics will appeal to adults as well as children. • A perfect book for educators to share with children interested in STEM topics • A fascinating overlooked topic that will help children explore complex ideas about science and the natural world Translated into over 20 languages! Winner of the Bologna Ragazzi Award for best nonfiction book of the year. The award-winning, visually stunning Sound will appeal to young readers who enjoyed Animalium, Botanicum, Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World, and Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia. • Science books for kids ages 8–12 • Biology books for kids • Human physiology books for kids The accessible, kid-friendly visuals throughout Sound help children to connect with STEM topics and learn surprising and interesting facts about one of our most important senses. The husband and wife team Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv, share an art studio, AGRAFKA, in Lviv, Ukraine. Sound, together with its companion Sight (coming Fall 2020) were the co-winners of the Bologna Ragazzi Award in 2018. Visit them at agrafkastudio.myportfolio.com.
Sound for Film and Television
Author: Tomlinson Holman
Publisher: Taylor & Francis US
ISBN: 9780240804538
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Holman covers the broad field of sound accompanying pictures, from the basics through recording, editing and mixing for theatrical films, documentaries and television shows. In each area, theory is followed by practical sections.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis US
ISBN: 9780240804538
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Holman covers the broad field of sound accompanying pictures, from the basics through recording, editing and mixing for theatrical films, documentaries and television shows. In each area, theory is followed by practical sections.
The Sound of All Things
Author: Myron Uhlberg
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1561458333
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Experience the sights and sounds of 1930s Brooklyn and Coney Island through the eyes—and ears—of a hearing boy and his deaf parents. A Brooklyn family takes an outing to Coney Island, where they enjoy the rides, the food, and the sights. The father longs to know how everything sounds. Though his son does his best to interpret their noisy surroundings through sign language, he struggles to convey the subtle differences between the "loud" of the ocean and the "loud" of a roller coaster. When the family drops in at the library after dinner, the boy makes a discovery. Perhaps the words he needs are within reach, after all. Myron Uhlberg's story, based on his own childhood experiences, covers the almost unique topic within children's books of children raised by deaf parents. Ted Papoulas beautifully and sensitively portrays the family's day and brings the whole experience to life for readers.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1561458333
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Experience the sights and sounds of 1930s Brooklyn and Coney Island through the eyes—and ears—of a hearing boy and his deaf parents. A Brooklyn family takes an outing to Coney Island, where they enjoy the rides, the food, and the sights. The father longs to know how everything sounds. Though his son does his best to interpret their noisy surroundings through sign language, he struggles to convey the subtle differences between the "loud" of the ocean and the "loud" of a roller coaster. When the family drops in at the library after dinner, the boy makes a discovery. Perhaps the words he needs are within reach, after all. Myron Uhlberg's story, based on his own childhood experiences, covers the almost unique topic within children's books of children raised by deaf parents. Ted Papoulas beautifully and sensitively portrays the family's day and brings the whole experience to life for readers.
Introduction to Sound
Author: Charles E. Speaks
Publisher: Plural Publishing
ISBN: 1635504864
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Featuring an exciting new chapter on several aspects of speech acoustics by Raymond D. Kent, PhD! With a new chapter, the classic textbook, Introduction to Sound: Acoustics for the Hearing and Speech Sciences, is back in a fifth edition and continues its aim to teach fundamental concepts of acoustics to students in communication sciences and disorders and related disciplines. Students of speech-language-hearing science must have a thorough understanding of the elements of acoustics before they can successfully embark on more advanced study of both normal and disordered human communication. The text is known for how acoustical concepts have been made understandable for all students, not just those who are already grounded in mathematics and physics. Coverage includes the nature of sound waves, simple harmonic motion, acoustic impedance, scales of measure, logarithms and antilogarithms, sound intensity and pressure, complex waves, resonance and filtering, distortion, sound transmissions, speech acoustics, and room acoustics. Key Features: * Summaries, Notes, and Practice Problems end each chapter * Bolded key terms throughout with end-of-book glossary * Alphabetical listing of selected equations * The numerous equations are displayed in blue for easier reading New to the Fifth Edition: * A new chapter, Basic Principles of Speech Acoustics, written by Raymond D. Kent, PhD * A special emphasis on editing the content throughout for increased readability and comprehension Please note: Ancillary content such as practice problems and acoustic animations are not included as in the original print version of this work.
Publisher: Plural Publishing
ISBN: 1635504864
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Featuring an exciting new chapter on several aspects of speech acoustics by Raymond D. Kent, PhD! With a new chapter, the classic textbook, Introduction to Sound: Acoustics for the Hearing and Speech Sciences, is back in a fifth edition and continues its aim to teach fundamental concepts of acoustics to students in communication sciences and disorders and related disciplines. Students of speech-language-hearing science must have a thorough understanding of the elements of acoustics before they can successfully embark on more advanced study of both normal and disordered human communication. The text is known for how acoustical concepts have been made understandable for all students, not just those who are already grounded in mathematics and physics. Coverage includes the nature of sound waves, simple harmonic motion, acoustic impedance, scales of measure, logarithms and antilogarithms, sound intensity and pressure, complex waves, resonance and filtering, distortion, sound transmissions, speech acoustics, and room acoustics. Key Features: * Summaries, Notes, and Practice Problems end each chapter * Bolded key terms throughout with end-of-book glossary * Alphabetical listing of selected equations * The numerous equations are displayed in blue for easier reading New to the Fifth Edition: * A new chapter, Basic Principles of Speech Acoustics, written by Raymond D. Kent, PhD * A special emphasis on editing the content throughout for increased readability and comprehension Please note: Ancillary content such as practice problems and acoustic animations are not included as in the original print version of this work.
The Order of Sounds
Author: Francois J. Bonnet
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 1916405223
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
This study of the subtlety, complexity, and variety of modes of hearing maps out a “sonorous archipelago”—a heterogeneous set of shifting sonic territories shaped by the vicissitudes of desire and discourse. Profoundly intimate yet immediately giving onto distant spaces, both an “organ of fear” and an echo chamber of anticipated pleasures, an uncontrollable flow subject to unconscious selection and augmentation, the subtlety, complexity, and variety of modes of hearing has meant that sound has rarely received the same philosophical attention as the visual. In The Order of Sounds, François J. Bonnet makes a compelling case for the irreducible heterogeneity of “sound,” navigating between the physical models constructed by psychophysics and refined through recording technologies, and the synthetic production of what is heard. From primitive vigilance and sonic mythologies to digital sampling and sound installations, he examines the ways in which we make sound speak to us, in an analysis of listening as a plurivocal phenomenon drawing on Foucault, Deleuze and Guattari, Barthes, Nancy, Adorno, and de Certeau, and experimental pioneers such as Tesla, Bell, and Raudive. Stringent critiques of the “soundscape” and “reduced listening” demonstrate that univocal ontologies of sound are always partial and politicized; for listening is always a selective fetishism, a hallucination of sound filtered by desire and convention, territorialized by discourse and its authorities. Bonnet proposes neither a disciplined listening that targets sound “itself,” nor an “ocean of sound” in which we might lose ourselves, but instead maps out a sonorous archipelago—a heterogeneous set of shifting sonic territories shaped and aggregated by the vicissitudes of desire and discourse.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 1916405223
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
This study of the subtlety, complexity, and variety of modes of hearing maps out a “sonorous archipelago”—a heterogeneous set of shifting sonic territories shaped by the vicissitudes of desire and discourse. Profoundly intimate yet immediately giving onto distant spaces, both an “organ of fear” and an echo chamber of anticipated pleasures, an uncontrollable flow subject to unconscious selection and augmentation, the subtlety, complexity, and variety of modes of hearing has meant that sound has rarely received the same philosophical attention as the visual. In The Order of Sounds, François J. Bonnet makes a compelling case for the irreducible heterogeneity of “sound,” navigating between the physical models constructed by psychophysics and refined through recording technologies, and the synthetic production of what is heard. From primitive vigilance and sonic mythologies to digital sampling and sound installations, he examines the ways in which we make sound speak to us, in an analysis of listening as a plurivocal phenomenon drawing on Foucault, Deleuze and Guattari, Barthes, Nancy, Adorno, and de Certeau, and experimental pioneers such as Tesla, Bell, and Raudive. Stringent critiques of the “soundscape” and “reduced listening” demonstrate that univocal ontologies of sound are always partial and politicized; for listening is always a selective fetishism, a hallucination of sound filtered by desire and convention, territorialized by discourse and its authorities. Bonnet proposes neither a disciplined listening that targets sound “itself,” nor an “ocean of sound” in which we might lose ourselves, but instead maps out a sonorous archipelago—a heterogeneous set of shifting sonic territories shaped and aggregated by the vicissitudes of desire and discourse.
Approaches to the Study of Sound Structure and Speech
Author: Magdalena Wrembel
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000712087
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
This innovative work highlights interdisciplinary research on phonetics and phonology across multiple languages, building on the extensive body of work of Katarzyna Dziubalska-Kołaczyk on the study of sound structure and speech. // The book features concise contributions from both established and up-and-coming scholars who have worked with Katarzyna Dziubalska-Kołaczyk across a range of disciplinary fields toward broadening the scope of how sound structure and speech are studied and how phonological and phonetic research is conducted. Contributions bridge the gap between such fields as phonological theory, acoustic and articulatory phonetics, and morphology, but also includes perspectives from such areas as historical linguistics, which demonstrate the relevance of other linguistic areas of inquiry to empirical investigations in sound structure and speech. The volume also showcases the rich variety of methodologies employed in existing research, including corpus-based, diachronic, experimental, acoustic and online approaches and showcases them at work, drawing from data from languages beyond the Anglocentric focus in existing research. // The collection reflects on Katarzyna Dziubalska-Kołaczyk’s pioneering contributions to widening the study of sound structure and speech and reinforces the value of interdisciplinary perspectives in taking the field further, making this key reading for students and scholars in phonetics, phonology, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and speech and language processing.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000712087
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
This innovative work highlights interdisciplinary research on phonetics and phonology across multiple languages, building on the extensive body of work of Katarzyna Dziubalska-Kołaczyk on the study of sound structure and speech. // The book features concise contributions from both established and up-and-coming scholars who have worked with Katarzyna Dziubalska-Kołaczyk across a range of disciplinary fields toward broadening the scope of how sound structure and speech are studied and how phonological and phonetic research is conducted. Contributions bridge the gap between such fields as phonological theory, acoustic and articulatory phonetics, and morphology, but also includes perspectives from such areas as historical linguistics, which demonstrate the relevance of other linguistic areas of inquiry to empirical investigations in sound structure and speech. The volume also showcases the rich variety of methodologies employed in existing research, including corpus-based, diachronic, experimental, acoustic and online approaches and showcases them at work, drawing from data from languages beyond the Anglocentric focus in existing research. // The collection reflects on Katarzyna Dziubalska-Kołaczyk’s pioneering contributions to widening the study of sound structure and speech and reinforces the value of interdisciplinary perspectives in taking the field further, making this key reading for students and scholars in phonetics, phonology, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and speech and language processing.
The Power of White Noise: How to Use Sound to Help Your Baby Sleep
Author: Aurora Brooks
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
ISBN: 1991115776
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Power of White Noise: How to Use Sound to Help Your Baby Sleep Table of Contents 1. Understanding White Noise 2. The Science Behind White Noise 3. How White Noise Mimics the Womb 4. Choosing the Right White Noise Machine 5. Alternatives to White Noise Machines 6. Introducing White Noise to Your Baby 7. Monitoring and Adjusting White Noise Levels 8. White Noise for Naptime and Bedtime 9. White Noise Safety Considerations 10. Consulting with Your Pediatrician 11. Frequently Asked Questions Are you a tired parent struggling to get your baby to sleep through the night? Look no further! "The Power of White Noise: How to Use Sound to Help Your Baby Sleep" is the ultimate guide to using white noise to help your little one drift off into dreamland. In this short read book, you will discover the secrets behind white noise and how it can work wonders for your baby's sleep routine. From understanding the science behind white noise to choosing the right white noise machine, this book covers it all. Chapter 1, "Understanding White Noise," delves into the concept of white noise and its benefits for promoting better sleep. You will learn how white noise can create a soothing environment that mimics the sounds your baby heard in the womb. Chapter 2, "The Science Behind White Noise," explores the scientific research behind white noise and its effects on sleep. Discover how white noise can help mask disruptive sounds and create a calming atmosphere for your baby. Chapter 3, "How White Noise Mimics the Womb," uncovers the fascinating connection between white noise and the womb. Learn how white noise can provide a sense of familiarity and comfort for your baby, promoting a more restful sleep. In Chapter 4, "Choosing the Right White Noise Machine," you will find valuable tips on selecting the perfect white noise machine for your baby's needs. From portable options to advanced features, this chapter will guide you through the decision-making process. If you're looking for alternatives to white noise machines, Chapter 5, "Alternatives to White Noise Machines," offers alternative methods to create a soothing sleep environment for your baby. Explore natural sounds, music, and other techniques that can help your little one relax. Chapter 6, "Introducing White Noise to Your Baby," provides step-by-step instructions on introducing white noise to your baby's sleep routine. Discover the best practices for incorporating white noise into nap This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Power of White Noise: How to Use Sound to Help Your Baby Sleep Understanding White Noise The Science Behind White Noise How White Noise Mimics the Womb Choosing the Right White Noise Machine Alternatives to White Noise Machines Introducing White Noise to Your Baby Monitoring and Adjusting White Noise Levels White Noise for Naptime and Bedtime White Noise Safety Considerations Consulting with Your Pediatrician Frequently Asked Questions
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
ISBN: 1991115776
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Power of White Noise: How to Use Sound to Help Your Baby Sleep Table of Contents 1. Understanding White Noise 2. The Science Behind White Noise 3. How White Noise Mimics the Womb 4. Choosing the Right White Noise Machine 5. Alternatives to White Noise Machines 6. Introducing White Noise to Your Baby 7. Monitoring and Adjusting White Noise Levels 8. White Noise for Naptime and Bedtime 9. White Noise Safety Considerations 10. Consulting with Your Pediatrician 11. Frequently Asked Questions Are you a tired parent struggling to get your baby to sleep through the night? Look no further! "The Power of White Noise: How to Use Sound to Help Your Baby Sleep" is the ultimate guide to using white noise to help your little one drift off into dreamland. In this short read book, you will discover the secrets behind white noise and how it can work wonders for your baby's sleep routine. From understanding the science behind white noise to choosing the right white noise machine, this book covers it all. Chapter 1, "Understanding White Noise," delves into the concept of white noise and its benefits for promoting better sleep. You will learn how white noise can create a soothing environment that mimics the sounds your baby heard in the womb. Chapter 2, "The Science Behind White Noise," explores the scientific research behind white noise and its effects on sleep. Discover how white noise can help mask disruptive sounds and create a calming atmosphere for your baby. Chapter 3, "How White Noise Mimics the Womb," uncovers the fascinating connection between white noise and the womb. Learn how white noise can provide a sense of familiarity and comfort for your baby, promoting a more restful sleep. In Chapter 4, "Choosing the Right White Noise Machine," you will find valuable tips on selecting the perfect white noise machine for your baby's needs. From portable options to advanced features, this chapter will guide you through the decision-making process. If you're looking for alternatives to white noise machines, Chapter 5, "Alternatives to White Noise Machines," offers alternative methods to create a soothing sleep environment for your baby. Explore natural sounds, music, and other techniques that can help your little one relax. Chapter 6, "Introducing White Noise to Your Baby," provides step-by-step instructions on introducing white noise to your baby's sleep routine. Discover the best practices for incorporating white noise into nap This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Power of White Noise: How to Use Sound to Help Your Baby Sleep Understanding White Noise The Science Behind White Noise How White Noise Mimics the Womb Choosing the Right White Noise Machine Alternatives to White Noise Machines Introducing White Noise to Your Baby Monitoring and Adjusting White Noise Levels White Noise for Naptime and Bedtime White Noise Safety Considerations Consulting with Your Pediatrician Frequently Asked Questions
Sound in the Ecstatic-Materialist Perspective on Experimental Music
Author: Riccardo D. Wanke
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000430286
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
What does a one hour contemporary orchestral piece by Georg Friedrich Haas have in common with a series of glitch-noise electronic tracks by Pan Sonic? This book proposes that, despite their differences, they share a particular understanding of sound that is found across several quite distinct genres of contemporary art music: the ecstatic-materialist perspective. Sound in the ecstatic-materialist perspective is considered as a material mass or element, unfolding in time, encountered by a listener, for whom the experience of that sound exceeds the purely sonic without becoming entirely divorced from its materiality. It is "material" by virtue of the focus on the texture, consistency, and density of sound; it is "ecstatic" in the etymological sense, that is to say that the experience of this sound involves an instability; an inclination to depart from material appearance, an ephemeral and transitory impulse in the very perception of sound to something beyond – but still related to – it. By examining musical pieces from spectralism to electroacoustic domains, from minimalism to glitch electronica and dubstep, this book identifies the key intrinsic characteristics of this musical perspective. To fully account for this perspective on sonic experience, listener feedback and interviews with composers and performers are also incorporated. Sound in the ecstatic-materialist perspective is the common territory where composers, sound artists, performers, and listeners converge.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000430286
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
What does a one hour contemporary orchestral piece by Georg Friedrich Haas have in common with a series of glitch-noise electronic tracks by Pan Sonic? This book proposes that, despite their differences, they share a particular understanding of sound that is found across several quite distinct genres of contemporary art music: the ecstatic-materialist perspective. Sound in the ecstatic-materialist perspective is considered as a material mass or element, unfolding in time, encountered by a listener, for whom the experience of that sound exceeds the purely sonic without becoming entirely divorced from its materiality. It is "material" by virtue of the focus on the texture, consistency, and density of sound; it is "ecstatic" in the etymological sense, that is to say that the experience of this sound involves an instability; an inclination to depart from material appearance, an ephemeral and transitory impulse in the very perception of sound to something beyond – but still related to – it. By examining musical pieces from spectralism to electroacoustic domains, from minimalism to glitch electronica and dubstep, this book identifies the key intrinsic characteristics of this musical perspective. To fully account for this perspective on sonic experience, listener feedback and interviews with composers and performers are also incorporated. Sound in the ecstatic-materialist perspective is the common territory where composers, sound artists, performers, and listeners converge.