sonify

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To map data to sound in order to allow listeners to interpret it in an auditory manner.

   • In a sonified interface, representations that are typically visual, such as graphs and icons, are turned into sound, that is, sonified, so that they can be interpreted in the auditory rather than the visual domain.
   • The idea developed with the “sonic level” was to sonify the angle relative to the horizontal axis using a virtual orchestra (an accordion, a guitar and drums).
2. 2

   To process by subjecting to sound waves.

   • If the sample does not disperse during the shaking process, sonify the mixture in an ultrasonic bath for 30 min.
   • In fact, large-scale industrial applications require efficient transmission of energy and capacity in the acoustic generators to sonify large volumes.
   • Between washings, the sample is sonified, centrifuged and decanted.
3. 3

   To enhance by adding music or sound effects.

   • The second group was interested in sonifying the (short) movie scripts they were currently working on for their studies - these sounded about as they had expected.
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   1. 4

      To compose music or poetry in order to represent in sound.

      • It is this idea that the composer wishes to sonify.
      • Sound poetry reunifies sound and subject by realigning sensorial coordinates toward a sonifying poetics, echoing Bachelard's own sonorous epistemology captured in his statement: "Man is a 'sound chamber.'"
      • This is similar to acquiring performance skills but seems to be of a much more personal nature when the young composer is trying to sonify his or her own feelings and opinions.

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