soundpainting

English

noun
Definitions
  • A visual impression produced using sound alone.
  • A language of hand and body gestures whereby a conductor/composer can communicate with musicians dancers, actors, visual artists to create a real-time composition in performance.

Etymology

Compound from English sound (produce a sound, examine with the instrument called a sound, or by auscultation percussion) + English painting.

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English

painting

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