The Audio Component of Radio: Sound, Music & Silence
Unit 12: The Audio Component of Radio
12.1 The System of Speech
Oral expression is the most genuine representation of the word. Spoken language has different components than written language.
12.1.1 Physical Resources
Speaking involves the use of muscles and joints. Poor articulation can cause slurred speech and, consequently, noise.
12.1.2 Language Resources
In radio, the level of speech is more important than the specific language used. The concrete realization of sounds is important.
Each individual
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Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe
by Édouard Manet (1863)
General Information
Title: Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe
Artist: Édouard Manet
Date: 1863
Style: Impressionism
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 2.08m x 2.64m
Location: Musée d’Orsay, Paris
Technical Analysis
Technical Elements
Manet’s innovative use of color is evident in Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe, particularly the predominance of greens in a wide range of shades, from bright to dark, depending on the light. His approach to shadows was revolutionary, using
Read MoreOthello’s Downfall: Jealousy, Deception, and Tragedy in Shakespeare’s Play
Othello: A Tragedy of Jealousy and Deception
Jealousy
Jealousy is a form of psychological torture that torments, maddens, and ultimately destroys Othello. It clouds his judgment and reason. Is Iago jealous? Is his jealousy similar to Othello’s? Did Iago imagine Othello would succumb so completely to jealousy?
Deception and Treachery
Othello is naive and stubborn. He believes that honest people are deceiving him, while the deceitful ones are honest. Iago is a master of deception and manipulation, even
Read MoreRadio Style Guide: Best Practices for Broadcasters
Radio Style Reports
The Radio Style Guide
The style guide contains expressive code that identifies and distinguishes the personality of each station. It establishes uniformity criteria, within the range of personal styles and equipment, for the benefit of clarity and radio communication to better serve the audience. The style guide cannot be limited to the rules for drafting. Radio imports the product in its final sound. Technical innovation, transformations in working methods, and dynamic lexical
Read MoreMichelangelo: Master of the Renaissance
Michelangelo
Biographical Aspects
Michelangelo is a towering figure of the Italian Renaissance, whose artistic genius dominated the 16th century. He excelled in painting, sculpture, and architecture, achieving extraordinary results. His contemporaries recognized a unique quality in him, known as terribilità, encompassing emotional intensity, physical power, and creative passion.
Michelangelo’s life unfolded primarily in Florence and Rome. He learned painting in the workshop of Ghirlandaio and sculpture
Read MoreArt History and Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Overview
Art and Aesthetics
Definitions
Art: Etymologically from the Latin “Ars, artis,” translating the Greek “techne,” meaning the technique and mastery gained to do something.
Aesthetics: An autonomous philosophical discipline that examines the various forms of beauty’s manifestation.
Elements of Art
- Relief: Carving on a raised or lowered surface.
- Rhythm: The repetition of an element within a structure at intervals.
- Color: The quality of light reflected from certain surfaces.
- Texture: The surface element sensitized