What is Phonosphere: Defining the Facets of a Soundscape 

Authors

  • Karel Volniansky Author

Keywords:

phonosphere, soundscape, sonority, sonor, phonospheric identity, keynote, soundmark, acoustic environment, sonic reality

Abstract

The concept of phonosphere is presented and considered. The study of a soundscape or any conceptual sonic space is based on an understanding of its structure and specificity. We consider the definition and implementation of the concept in relation to music, soundscape studies, and as a universal tool for analysis of any physical or conceptual sonic space or sphere. The discussion connects the concept of the phonosphere with some of the terms adopted in soundscape ecology, thus creating a new perspective for considering it. 

Author Biography

  • Karel Volniansky

    Karel Volniansky is a composer and musicologist. He holds a PhD in Musicology from the Herzen State Pedagogical University (RGPU), St. Petersburg, Russia. Senior lecturer at the Department of Music Theory, Composition & Conducting, The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. Visiting professor at the Music Faculty, University of Toronto (2017–18). Research areas: music theory, contemporary music, composition theory.

     

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Published

2023-12-25

Issue

Vol. 18 (2021)

Section

Articles