Together with musical, lighting design, scenery, lighting, costumes and props, theatrical noises and sounds are used as expressive means in productions. They carry a certain meaning assigned to them and emotional coloring.
The concept of noise design
Unlike music, where fragments of works, fragments of melodies, songs are used, the noise design imitates the sounds and noises of the environment in theatrical productions. They are used to enhance associative effects and create an illusory perception of reality.
The expressive possibilities of noise are identical to those of music. They are characterized by:
- pace (for example, quick and calm steps of a person);
- timbre (for example, the loud yapping of a small dog differs significantly from the sounds of a barking huge shepherd, or the dull ticking of a clock from the loud sound of large cabinet pendulums);
- pitch of sound.
Theatrical noises usually serve to enhance the artistic impact, increase emotional stress at the climax, create an atmosphere and mood. With their use, it is easy to give an accurate description of the characters of the characters, to subtly and clearly outline the subtext of each scene.
Types of Sounds and Noises
Each theater has at its disposal a sound and noise library. Now digital recordings of the most common and frequently used sounds are used, and there are also special noise devices and devices (drums, iron, rattles, synthesizers and others).
Noise design happens:
1. Realistic. Includes sounds that differ in character:
- sounds of nature (such as the sound of the sea, trills of birds, thunder, whistling of the wind);
- sounds of transport (engine sound, engine plant, train wheels knocking, tram, cart);
- production (hum of turbines, factory, noise of various machines, construction);
- household (phone ringing, doorbell ringing, knocking of a hammer, glass ringing, clockwork, creaking);
- battle (explosions, the whistle of bullets, horse cavalry, march of troops, shots, the sound of a sword).
2. Conditional. The sounds that only the auditorium hears, the actors seem to be unaware of them. The noise does not affect the scene, it is as if outside of it, is nearby. Such accompaniment is called psychological, illustrative, emotional. In other words, these are the sounds of the inner life of the heroes. The directors use them to solve the set artistic tasks.
Expressive opportunities
Each theatrical production has its own characteristics, which require "individual" musical solutions. Theater noise is a powerful expressive tool. They play a large role in the imaginative solution of any performance. Noise and sound effects help to focus attention, reveal the hidden meaning, emphasize the significant, affect the emotional state of the viewer.
Modern sound equipment allows you to achieve the necessary subtlety, height, volume, diversity of noise design. Natural noises bring closer to the created environment, abstract noises affect the imagination.
Noises, like musical accompaniment and words, make additions to the production, set the atmosphere. With their help, they create the subtext of the play, accurately and subtly depict the characters of the characters. There are a huge variety of noises and sounds. They complement and are closely intertwined with the ongoing stage actions.