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The big picture: "unpleasant" is a completely subjective concept, and what one person considers divine music will be considered impossible to listen to from another's point of view. There has been a long enough history of music so that even among highly 'tonal' systems and techniques there will be widely varying opinions as to what musics include 'pleasant' sound. Ultra modern musics employ literally any auditory stimulus, sometimes randomly, from silence to any conceivable combination of frequencies, amplitude and attack/decay. Is such music made of sound that is "pleasant"? It probably is to those who create it, and to those who understand enough to uncover the intended patterns, if indeed there are any such patterns at all. Atonal or serial music as developed by people like Shoenberg is often played on standard instruments that are in perfect tune, and to initiates or the open minded the music is exquisitely structured and the sounds are very beautiful. Ultimately, what is unpleasant is a matter of taste.
In the context of standard Western musics, some of the general ideas related to pleasantness of sound have to do with operational definitions of tone and noise, and with the standard methods of harmony and counterpoint.
Pure sine wave sounds are interesting in some ways, but a steady diet of nothing but sine wave tones would become sickening in short order. Instruments, including the voice and many percussion instruments, produce tones that are readily identifiable as one of the twelve tones in the diatonic scale. Each instrument produces tones of varying complexity, sometimes including subtle differences in complexity along the instrument's full range. This complexity has a lot to do with the colors and textures we perceive in music. But when tones become so complex that they begin to resemble white noise (analogous to white light resulting from a mix of light from all the primary colors) then in some contexts they would be picked up by most as unpleasant. Even with some faint identity of 'tonal' base in such sounds, combining them into useful harmony would be problematic or impossible.
In terms of the standard 'rules' of harmony, purists would be able to detect many of the forbidden structures and modulations, and to their ears those breaches of the rules are immediately heard unpleasant, even while technically less well informed listener may find the music perfectly charming. Many find stand-alone tritones and minor seconds grating and unpleasant. But playing any kind of music without ever technically including a tritone in a chord structure is all but impossible, and minor seconds are often heartbreakingly powerful, beautiful and essential in some harmonic progressions.
I find this utterly incomprehensible, but some people (and there is no arguing taste) find pianos that are out of tune to be more pleasant to play, because the wavering of the notes resembles vibrato to them. This brings us again to the bottom line: pleasantness is subjective, and largely a matter of taste.
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Knowles characterizes his time at school as?
positive
Is noise a unpleasant sound?
Well, it all depends on your senses. Certain noises could make you feel unpleasent, while others may not. It all depends on what noises you don't like and what noises you do like.
What is menil cymbals Zac farro?
Menil Cymbals are a brand of drum cymbals that Zac Farro, the drummer of the band Paramore, has been associated with. Known for their high-quality sound and craftsmanship, these cymbals are designed to meet the needs of professional drummers. Farro has been noted for his unique drumming style, which is complemented by the tonal qualities of Menil Cymbals. They help deliver the dynamic and emotive sound that characterizes his performances.
Which pantera album is immortally insane from?
The song "Immortally Insane" is from Pantera's album "The Great Southern Trendkill," released in 1996. This album is known for its intense sound and dark themes, showcasing the band's signature groove metal style. "Immortally Insane" exemplifies the raw energy and aggression that characterizes much of the album.
Which best characterizes the range for the father's role in Schubert song the erlking?
the father plays low range
What sort of waves make unpleasant sound unpleasant sound?
pleasant sound? softness and low pitch unpleasant sound? loudness and low pitch
What unpleasant sound starts with the letter n?
Nails scratching on a blackboard are an unpleasant sound. Nattering may be another unpleasant sound.
What are the effect of unpleasant sound or noise on the children?
what are the effect of unpleasant or noise on the children
What is unpleasant sounds?
An unpleasant sound could be called any number of things, including annoying.
What a very loud unpleasant sound is called?
A very loud unpleasant sound is often referred to as a "noise" or a "cacophony." It can be described as jarring, disruptive, or piercing to the ears.
What is an unpleasant sound for humans?
An unpleasant sound for humans could be fingernails on a chalkboard, a loud screeching noise, or a baby crying. These sounds can trigger a physical and emotional response that is discomforting to most people.
What sort of waves make pleasant sound and unpleasant sound?
Pleasant sounds are generally produced by sine waves or harmonic sounds that are smooth and consistent, such as those from musical instruments. Unpleasant sounds can be generated by irregular, noisy waves like square waves or sawtooth waves, which can sound harsh or grating to the human ear.
How is a pleasant sound different from an unpleasant sound?
A pleasant sound typically feels soothing and harmonious to the listener, evoking positive emotions such as relaxation or happiness. In contrast, an unpleasant sound may be perceived as jarring or grating, causing discomfort or irritation to the listener. Additionally, pleasant sounds are often associated with regular patterns and frequencies, while unpleasant sounds may be irregular or discordant.
Definition of noise?
A noise is that kind of sound which feels unpleasant to your ears.
You want some drawing of some unpleasant sound?
Sure, if you have any.
What is brightness as sound is to light?
Loudness is to brightness as sound is to light.
What is an unpleasant random sound?
The sound of nails on a chalkboard is often considered unpleasant by many people due to its high-pitched and sharp nature, which can trigger a strong physical and emotional reaction in some individuals.
