A soundscape is composed of audible events rather than visible objects

Evidence

A soundscape consists of events heard not objects seen. — Schafer, Murray R, The Soundscape- Our Sonic Environment…, 28

Categorization

• DEFINE: Compact definition distinguishing soundscape ontology from visual landscape ontology.
• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Schafer, Murray R, The Soundscape- Our Sonic Environment…, 28
• XREF: connects to: Ordinary objects can be transformed into musical instruments through attention — Schafer, Murray R, The Soundscape- Our Sonic Environment…, 695; Soundscapes can be deliberately orchestrated like musical compositions — Schafer, Murray R, The Soundscape- Our Sonic Environment…, 794; A stormy sea produces full-spectrum white noise that is not articulated into waves — Schafer, Murray R, The Soundscape- Our Sonic Environment…, 574 (+11 more)

Broader Connections

• Inconspicuous everyday sounds vanish from the soundscape unnoticed by locals #expands (0.60) — Schafer, Murray R, The Soundscape- Our Sonic Environment…, 804
• Only music can duplicate the complexity of the soundscape #qualifies (0.40) — Schafer, Murray R, The Soundscape- Our Sonic Environment…, 148