'S' Sounds
Sound clip of a bathroom shower running. Recorded on a Zoom Recorder.
The following is a 20 year old female reciting 's' words to demonstrate a sibilant sound. This recording is used in the exhibit about Tom Waits's captivating voice. Thus, the phrase is from Tom Waits's song "Crossroads". Recorded on Zoom H4N.
An example of a siciliana rhythm. The siciliana has a lilting rhythm characterized by dotted notes, resembling a slow jig or tarantella, and often in a minor key. It has a loose association with Sicily, evoking pastoral moods in vocal and instrumental music alike.
The Sinfonia Concertante is an 18th Century musical form which incorporates a mixture of symphony and concerto genres. Instruments can be heard performing solo lines, but they still discernibly remain a part of the total ensemble. This is opposed to a Concerto form where a soloist is prominent throughout the entire composition.
A group of friends singing the Gilmore Girls theme song together. Recorded on an iPhone 5s.
Clip of the soundtrack "No Good Deed" from the musical Wicked.
Sound clip of a bathroom sink running. Recorded on a Zoom Recorder.
Sound clip of a kitchen sink running. Recorded on a Zoom Recorder.
Sound recording of someone sipping liquid from a cup through a straw in the Furman University dining hall. Recorded using a Zoom H4n sound recorder.
This sound is a recording of a Furman University student at the PalaDen sipping his iced cold soda drink. The PalaDen or what students call the PDen offers a variety of food options including: Chick-Fil-A, Moe's, Sweet n' Savory, and Maru Sushi. The PalaDen serves as a grab and go food option for busy college students to fuel up for their rigorous studies.
The sound of someone sipping water from a cup