äänimaisemissa
äänimaisemissa is a Finnish term that translates to "soundscape" in English. It refers to the totality of sounds that are perceived by humans in a particular environment. This concept encompasses not only natural sounds like wind, water, and animal calls but also man-made sounds such as traffic, machinery, and human voices. The study of soundscapes, often referred to as soundscape ecology or acoustic ecology, explores the relationship between living organisms and their sonic environment.
The idea of a soundscape goes beyond simply cataloging individual sounds. It considers how these sounds interact,