äänimaisemaksi
äänimaisemaksi is a Finnish word that translates to "soundscape" in English. It refers to the entirety of sounds that are perceived in a particular environment. This concept encompasses not only intentional sounds like music or speech but also unintentional sounds such as the rustling of leaves, the hum of machinery, or the distant traffic. The term was first coined by R. Murray Schafer, a Canadian composer and environmentalist, in the 1970s.
The study and appreciation of soundscapes, often referred to as soundscape ecology or acoustic ecology, examine
Different environments have distinct soundscapes. A natural forest will have a soundscape dominated by birdsong, wind,