Acousmatic sound

Acousmatic sounds in cinema are those sounds that are present without a visible source. The sounds are aural elements used in the film and embody a spatial quality within themselves. Acousmatic and non-acousmatic sounds are essential in cinema because they provide the spectator with a better understanding of the film through both visuals and sound. Michel Chion explores the idea of the acousmatic sound in his essay The Voice in Cinema where he talks about Acousmatic sounds in conjunction with religion

Communication Skills Communication skills are all around us, from the day we are born until the rest of our lives. How many times have you seen communication skills required for a job in the classifieds and wonder what it actually means. A communication skill is some type of skill used in communication, From talking, body language to even listening. Many things can effect the way one can convey his or her communication skills to others. All of these skills are very personnel to one another

Music is a universal language. It is a part of culture that has been around for thousands of years, dating back to the first recorded German flutist 40,000 years ago during the Stone Age. Lyrics and sounds can be understood and interpreted independently, but it is how humans are able to take in these sounds and interpret them that is often misunderstood. The biological and psychological aspects of this process play an imperative role, including the idea that our hearing systems are based solely on the

Reflection on the Handover Video Vignette The issue of inter-professional communication is a critical aspect of contemporary healthcare to enhance team communication and collaboration; its unique principle is the ability of building mutual trust, understanding and support in healthcare environment (Portsmouth, Coyle & Trede, 2012). More importantly, it ensures patient’s intensive care and outcomes effectively. In this reflective essay, by approaching the 5Rs framework for reflection,

(Lefracois, 2012, sec. 5.3). I prefer to see my mommy face more than that of my daddy which is the reason why my attachment to her is greater. I was able to hear sounds in the womb especially the voice of mommy and the stories and music that I would hear through the headphones. Hearing for me isn’t all the way developed but I do recognize sounds. My movements are very jerky at this moment. I get startled and cry when sudden noises are brought about. I like to be swaddled which makes me

highly admire Nujabes for his deep commitment to his craft and his ability to produce beautiful music that combines multiple genres. In many of his other songs, hip hop beats are also often blended with jazz influences to create a mellow atmospheric sound. Moreover, I also admire Nujabes for contributing to the original soundtrack of my favorite show, Samurai Champloo. We chose to analyze this song because we felt it presented an uplifting, yet complex and unique take on how people should strive to

In this poem “I Felt a Funeral, in My Brain”, Emily Dickinson seems to be suffering a traumatic experience or situation at that time, difficult to control inside her brain. She attempts to explain this painful emotion through this poem using a variety of literary techniques that include metaphor, symbolism, personification and others. It is clear that Dickinson is not using her sense of reasoning in this poem, she seems gone from the world around her, as if her mind state is deteriorating and she

It is inevitable to be surrounded by sounds. No matter where you go, there will never be a place without sound. This is precisely why causal and deep listening are both necessary skills to have. In my paper I will address the theme of how deep listening makes us better understand the world and the importance of adhering to both causal listening and deep listening. I intend to show that by analyzing the differences in causal listening and deep listening and by referencing the works of Hendy, Chion

Hearing loss is problem that can occur anywhere, one of the most common places where this can occur is at a concert. Scientist at the University of New South Wales in Australia believe that short-term hearing loss after being exposed to loud excessive noise is most likely the body’s way of coping with the situation. This defensive mechanism cannot cope or protect the ear with high frequency noise, which could by caused by listening to loud music through headphones. It is not the acute exposure

Communicating with patients The New Medicine Service (and MURs) provides a formal opportunity for pharmacists to communicate with patients on a one-to-one basis about their medicines and underlying medical condition(s). The NMS permits the interventions to be done either as a face-to-face appointment or via telephone. Careful consideration must be given as to which of these communication methods is adopted by the pharmacy as each method brings its own advantages and disadvantages. Although