When we describe music, we often speak in practical terms: volume, melody, tempo and rhythm. While these elements more or less sound the same to everyone, the way music makes us feel is entirely subjective. Perhaps even harder to qualify is the language of how i...
Timbre in musicis the “character” of a sound, and it’s related to a combination of elements that bring that certain quality to the sonic print of an instrument. Things can get a little blurry when we try to describe the timbre of an instrument with words that usually are not related...
Utterances in fields are always performative in the sense of performing actions because, firstly, they necessarily impose a particular perspective of the field as legitimate (Bourdieu and Thompson, 1991, p. 75), secondly, in doing so, they work to bring the world they describe into being, and...
There’s something extra special about a breakfast charcuterie board. It invites connection, creativity, and comfort. And with Krusteaz helping out in the kitchen, you can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the company of the people you love. So the next time you want to make br...
As writers it’s very easy to find ourselves using the same words to describe the same sounds. So how can we add texture to our work, and describe sounds in our stories in new and exciting ways? 1. Take a stroll through different areas of your neighbourhood and note the cacophony of ...
In a traditional ensemble, instruments like the guitar or piano provided the harmonic elements of the music from within the rhythm section. Finally, harmony is used as a casual term to refer to the musical texture created by vocalists singing together. ...
Music production refers to every stage in the creation of a song — from songwriting to the final master. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up your first bedroom studio, working with a DAW, composing your first track, sound design, sampling, recording, mixing...
From classic vanilla and chocolate to more adventurous options like mint chocolate chip or cookie dough, you can always find a flavor that suits your taste buds. The texture of ice cream is another reason to love it. It's cold and creamy, and when it melts in your mouth, it's like a...
The term was used to describe the savory taste indicative of umami. At the time osmazome was coined, there was no word in the French language to adequately describe the taste that Brillat-Savarin was experiencing. Not until more than a century later, as the result of scientific inquiry, ...
Test for texture. If the gnocchi falls apart, it may need a little more flour and working of the dough. If the gnocchi is heavy and dense, there is not much you can do other than make observations and use this information to prevent this from occurring in subsequent batches. As with...