Monthly Archives: February 2015

Journal Entry #3 Time Square
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When/Where: Time Square 7:00 PM Monday

Farthest- metro trains going and coming from underground, footsteps

Medium- cars driving by, doors opening and shutting,

Closest- car horns, voices, screams, wind, music

The sound levels were all pretty loud the car horns and human voices being the loudest and taxi doors opening and shutting was a bit softer, The metro train sound levels were very high underground but a lot softer once you are above ground.

One word- alive

3 words 1. car horns, 2.loud talking, 3.wind (very cold)

Sound Observation #3
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Sound Observation #3

1. 2/18/2015 – 6:00pm – Cutting Fenders for Wheel Space (Working on a Car)

2. farthest: buzz from ceiling light, dog barking inside house, timer ticking for sprinklers

3. medium: small pieces of fender tapping the cement ground, large pieces of plastic fender falling to the ground, tires rolling on cement, hammer hitting car parts, car parts squeaking when moved, metal bolts clanging when tightened or loosened, sawzall cutting into plastic, grunting/cursing

4. closest: nose sniffles from cold air, classic rock playing from a laptop, phone ringing with notifications, coughing

5. sound level varied depending on the tools being used and sound activity was generally medium.

6. one word description: aggressive

7. three sounds: grunting/cursing, sawzall cutting into plastic, buzz from ceiling light

Sound Journal #3
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1. 2/17/15, 10:30am, Nassau Hall

2. Farthest: Muffled conversation, footsteps, doors opening and shutting, distant constant bell ringing

3. Medium: My suitemate’s door opening and shutting, shoes being put on, my roommate shuffling clothes on, air blowing from the vent

4. Nearest: Fire alarm going off and echoing, keys falling on the floor

5. Sound levels are generally loud and busy but remain constant for a brief period of time.

6. One word: Cacophonous

7. 3 Sounds:

  • Fire alarm
  • Doors opening and shutting
  • Shuffling of feet

Sound Journal #2
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1. 2/10/15, 2:44pm, Lowe 216

2. Farthest: Rattling of the design studio door, wind whirring outside, faint rhythmic music likely coming from the dance studio.

3. Medium: Muffled conversation in the hallway, doors opening and shutting in the hallway.

4. Nearest: Hot air blowing softly from the vent above me, music playing from my computer speakers, rustling of papers on my desk

5. Sound levels are low and occasionally changing by people entering the room, but overall no major outliers in sound levels.

6. One word: Busy

7. 3 Sounds:

  • Air blowing through the vent
  • Rustling of papers
  • Background music

Student Center Madness Journal Entry #2
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Farthest sound- wind, closing and shutting of doors,

Medium sound- clashing of forks and knives, crashing pots and pans in the cafe, movement of tables and chairs sliding in and out

closest sounds- the mashing together of voices, footsteps, trays and plates slamming to the tables, keys jingling, loud laughter

Place- Student Center Cafeteria Hofstra University

Sound level-  The closest sound levels are more consistent than thrones farthest away however the more I walked towards the sliding doors the sound levels were softer

One word- Hustle