>
> Semiotic frameworks such as that of Charles Peirce indicate that
> references
> (or signs) work in different ways. For example, mono reverb acts as an
> "icon" (that is, it is similar to) the experience of large spaces. Whereas
> the recording of hair clippers acts as an "index" of close proximity (that
> is, it follows that, when you hear hair clippers, they will be close to
> you).
>
Mmmm, sounds plausible on first read, but on reflection:
The recording of hair clippers acts as an 'icon' for (that is, it is
similar to) the
experience of close proximity (indeed a sound one only hears at close
proximity). Whereas mono reverb acts as an 'index' of large spaces (that
is, ...).
??

Michael



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