Exploring Mobile Soundscapes

Artworks = Material objects that involve processes of mediation and remediation, their meaning is co-produced through interaction and interpretation of artists and audiences Aesthetic Objects = Understanding and interpretation of the external work of art Mediality = Characteristics and properties of a specific medium or media Performances = Ephemeral events that involve the interaction between performers and a specific audience

Performativity = Communicative event of a performance, where media transformations are integral to the aesthetic affordances of experiencing artworks The body = Means of artistic expression and communication in performances, creating a physical presence that engages the audience by conveying emotions and concepts without relying on speaking language Techno-sublime = Concept of experiencing a sense of awe and wonder through a defamiliarized sensory experience of technology Vocal technique = Considered as a form of technology, since there are various methods and techniques that can be employed to condition and enhance vocal performance

Art events = Temporary interactions between artwork and audience, taking various forms and blurring mediums, involving audience interpretation and participation External Work = Compositional forms of an artwork that can be objectively observed, including its material and medial properties Intermediality = Interaction, combination, and convergence of different media within a single artistic or cultural work Performativity = Communicative event of a performance, where media transformations are integral to the aesthetic affordances of experiencing artworks

Proscenium = A type of stage characterized by a large arch or frame, which separates the stage from the audience Kinetoscope = An early motion picture exhibition device that allowed individuals to view short films by looking through a small window Max Steiner = A renowned composer in the film industry, whose work in film music pioneered the use of themes and orchestration techniques from silent films Schizophonia = The disconnection between the source of a sound and its reproduction or transmission

Diegetic sound = Sound that comes from within the filmic world and which the characters themselves can also hear Non-diegetic sound = Sound that is not visible and not in the soundscape of the characters, but the audience can hear Onscreen sound = Diegetic sound that is made within the audience’s view Offscreen sound = Non-diegetic sound that is made outside of the audience’s view

Pure codes = Listening to music independently of any other activity Cultural codes = Establishing the cultural background of the scene or character Cinematic codes = Music in a film that refers to the film itself and adds to the effect and emotions of it Empathetic effects = Sounds/music that go along with the emotions of the scene

Acoustic ecology = The study of the relationship between sound and the environment, exploring how our ability to impact our sonic environment influence not only the surrounding soundscape but also our values and power within society Soundscape = The combination of all the acoustic resources within a given area as modified by the environment Schizophonic mimesis = The idea that the separation of a sound from its original context can lead to a loss of meaning or authenticity Acoustemology = The study of how sound is used as a distinctive medium for understanding and knowing the world, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the acoustic environment as a means of deepening our connection with the world around us

Mobile soundscapes = Engagement of aesthetic, artistic, and cultural subjectivities of urban communities through artistic enactments of sounds and technologies Aesthetic individualization = Process of personalizing one's aesthetic experiences and preferences, facilitated by digital platforms and technologically mediated modes of sociality Pseudo individuality = Commodity that is determined by society and falsely represented as natural, a way for the culture industry to maintain control over the masses by giving them the illusion of choice and individuality Audience reception = Way in which the audience receives and interprets a performance or text

Sound bubbles = Individualized and personalized soundscapes created through the use of mobile sound carriers and digital sound devices Star system = Process of creating and promoting film actors as stars through careful branding, image management, and public appearances Paratext = Elements that surround a text or artwork, but are not part of the primary content or other supplementary materials related to a star or their work Mass audience = Large group of individuals who consume media and cultural products, characterized by its lack of individuality

Fandom = Community of individuals who emotionally engage with a particular popular narrative or text, characterized by close-knit communities that challenge traditional cultural hierarchies and engage in participatory culture Textual poaching = Practice of fans appropriating and reinterpreting existing texts, allowing fans to actively participate in the construction and circulation of textual meanings, challenging traditional notions of authorship and ownership Bedroom producers = Individuals who create and produce music from the comfort of their own homes, showcasing the democratization of music production made possible by technology The public = Community of citizens who are characterized by rationality, deliberation, tolerance, and a focus on decision-making, represents an ideal audience as a 'citizen audience'

Stars in relation to the body/beauty myth = How the film industry perpetuates certain beauty standards and objectifies the female body, reinforced through ideologies, technologies of representation, and the male gaze Stars as brands = Modern phenomenon of celebrities operating as personal brands, strategically navigating between their on-screen appearances and their off-screen presence to achieve maximum publicity and recognition The drama of celebrity = Interactions between publics, media producers, and the stars themselves which play a significant role in assigning value and meaning to celebrities and those who show an interest in them Participatory arts cultures = Artistic practices and cultural activities that involve active participation and engagement from the audience or participants, emphasizing inclusivity, accessibility, and democratic engagement

Art/Craft Binary = The distinction between art and craft, where art is associated with high culture and originality, while craft is associated with skilled manual labor and tradition RW Culture = Read Write culture, where individuals have the ability to create and contribute their own content, and it emphasizes co-production and active participation RO Culture = Read Only culture, where there is a clear distinction between the creators and the audience, with limited opportunities for active participation or contribution Artist/Participant Binary = The traditional distinction between artists and participants or audiences in the creation and consumption of art, where artists are seen as the creators or producers of art, while participants or audiences are seen as passive recipients or consumers

Configurable Culture = A cultural phenomenon that revolves around the digitalization of arts practices and their various forms of mediation and reception online, characterized by the democratized engagement with non-professional or non-institutional participants Prosumer = A hybrid role that combines the characteristics of a consumer and a producer, who actively engages in the creation and consumption of artistic content Hybrid Economy = The convergence of different artistic forms and practices, blurring the boundaries between them and creating new opportunities for artistic expression, collaboration, and innovation Erosion of the Artist/Participant Binary = The idea that both aesthetic production and consumption are fragmenting, allowing for new roles and behaviors to emerge and for greater communication, collaboration, and fluidity between artists and participants

Art = Often associated with high culture, creativity, and originality Craft = Associated with skilled manual labor, tradition, and functionality Read Write Culture = Emphasizes the idea of co-production and encourages users to be active participants in shaping the culture Read Only Culture = Clear distinction between the creators and the audience, with limited opportunities for active participation or contribution

Configurable Culture = Refers to a cultural phenomenon that revolves around the digitalization of arts practices and their various forms of mediation and reception online, characterized by the democratized engagement with non-professional or non-institutional participants, allowing for a digitally engaged participatory arts culture Prosumer = Refers to a hybrid role that combines the characteristics of a consumer and a producer, who actively engages in the creation and consumption of artistic content Hybrid Economy = Refers to the convergence of different artistic forms and practices, blurring the boundaries between them and this integration of diverse elements creates new opportunities for artistic expression, collaboration, and innovation Erosion of the Artist/Participant Binary = Suggests that both aesthetic production and consumption are fragmenting, allowing for new roles and behaviors to emerge and for greater communication, collaboration, and fluidity between artists and participants