Abstract
This article details the use of multimedia spectrogram displays for visualizing and understanding music. A section on foundational considerations presents similarities and differences between Western musical scores and spectrograms, in particular the benefit in avoiding Western notation when using music from a culture where representation through the use of a score may misrepresent that culture. Four examples from the author’s own teaching and research detail applications of multimedia spectrograms. A tutorial provides guidance for generating spectrograms using the free program Audacity. The article closes with three extension projects suitable for classroom teachers to use with their students. Copyright © 2011 NAfME: National Association for Music Education.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 50-55 |
Journal | General Music Today |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 27 Jul 2011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 Oct 2011 |
Citation
Thibeault, M. D. (2011). Learning from looking at sound: Using multimedia spectrograms to explore world music. General Music Today, 25(1), 50-55. doi: 10.1177/1048371311414050Keywords
- World music
- Culture
- Secondary general music
- Music education
- Technology
- Listening
- Spectrogram
- Audacity