Äänikokonaisuudet

Äänikokonaisuudet, a Finnish term, refers to auditory compositions or soundscapes. It encompasses the organized arrangement of sounds to create a particular artistic or communicative effect. This can range from music and sound design for film and games to more abstract explorations of sonic textures and environments. The concept emphasizes not just individual sounds but their relationship to each other and the overall impression they create.

In music, äänikokonaisuudet might describe a symphony, an electronic music track, or even a collection of field recordings woven together. The composer or sound artist carefully considers timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, and spatialization to construct a cohesive sonic experience. In other contexts, such as sound art installations or immersive theater, äänikokonaisuudet are used to evoke specific moods, tell stories, or guide the audience's perception of a space. The intentionality behind the selection and manipulation of sounds is central to the definition of an äänikokonaisuus. It is about crafting a world or conveying an idea through the medium of sound.