Human beings have a tendency to center themselves in everything that occurs on Earth. Even scientific hypotheses and theories are subject to anthropocentric bias, and this is no less evident in how humans interpret insect sounds. In the first part of this program, Moss will define characteristics of insect sound-making and discuss how those sounds are used by insects and other animals. They will discuss what sounds insects make, the perceived uses for those sounds, and how they have impactrd human society. Then, in the second part, they will perform an improvised electro-acoustic piece using insect sounds as the source material. Sponsored by the UMF Libra Professors Program. Location: Emery Community Arts Center. FREE. Open to the Public. Contact: Ann Bartges, 207-778-7461, ann.bartges@maine.edu. https://wpsites.maine.edu/emerycommunityartscenter/
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