Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Soundscape - the sound environment
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the term was first used by a Canadian, Murray Schafer, a well-known 1
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the soundscape is not just noise, but has 2 which can be interpreted
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divisions of the soundscape
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biophony - created by living organisms, e.g. 3
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geophony - caused by non-biological forces, e.g. 4
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anthrophony - made by humans
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Conclusions of Bernie Krause
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every sound in nature has a unique 5
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the sounds of nature are harmonious in 6 and frequency
Soundscape changes can be
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an indication of a change in the 7 of an environment
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a warning of the presence of different types of 8, e.g. insecticides
Equipment used in the study of soundscapes
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acoustic recorders - data are used to create 9 in 3-D
Most common query
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What is the noisiest creature?
Answer: probably a particular kind of 10 which lives in the ocean