Sounding Numbers
Measures, Tempo and Sound: Mathemusic!
Hear numbers. Compute with rhythm. A playful introduction to the relationship between two "magical" artistic disciplines. Consists of slow and fast regularities, "heartbeats" and "fluttering heart-hertz," harmonies, musical patterns and vibration units.
- Up to 20 interactive sound sculptures
- Choice of exhibition materials according to space, duration and budget
- Space requirements of 100 to 400 sqm
- Between 20-80 visitors age 5 and older, family audiences
- Duration of 1 day to multiple months
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SOUNDING NUMBERS EXHIBITION IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR BASIC THEMATIC AREAS:
1. Heartbeat: Tempo and measures
Slow regularities, counted per minute, can be organized into measures, doubled and halved just by changing their emphasis. More ...
2. "Fluttering Heart-Hertz": Notes and parameters
Fast regularities, counted and calculated per second, give way to pitches that can be changed according to parameters such as length and friction. More ...
3. Vibrations and Whole Numbers
The aesthetic and mathematical phenomenon of vibration theory. Divide a long string into 2, 3, 4 or 5 segments. Explore Pythagoras, theory and harmony on the Monochord. More ...
4. The perpetual patterns of music making
Music is made up of sounds, measures, tempo and tone colors. Oftentimes, short motives are taken and layered one atop the other, repeated, or varied. More ...
