10 Questions
What is the focus of sound studies in Western modernity?
The emergence of the concept of 'sound' and the development of sound reproduction technologies.
Name two fields, besides science and technology studies and communication studies, that are now included in sound studies.
Music and anthropology
What are some topics that have been the focus of important studies in sound studies?
Soundscape, architectural acoustics, nature sounds, the history of aurality, Islamic approaches to listening, the voice, studies of deafness, loudness
Name one foundational text in the field of sound studies.
The Audible Past by Jonathan Sterne
What criticism was initially directed towards the initial work in the field of sound studies?
Focusing mainly on white male inventors in Euro-America
What is the main focus of sound studies?
The emergence of the concept of sound in Western modernity
Which text is often considered foundational in the field of sound studies?
The Audible Past by Jonathan Sterne
What was initially criticized about the early work in sound studies?
Focused mainly on white male inventors in Euro-America
In addition to science and technology studies and communication studies, which field is now included in sound studies?
Deaf studies
What recent topics have been the focus of important studies in sound studies?
Architectural acoustics and nature sounds
Explore the interdisciplinary field of sound studies, focusing on the concept of 'sound' in Western modernity, sound reproduction technologies, and the diverse scholarly perspectives in music, anthropology, and more.
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