Listening to Beauty: Rhetorics of Science in Sea and Sound

Melissa T Yang

doi:10.1080/02773945.2026.2712201

August 7, 2026Rhetoric Society Quarterly

Listening to Beauty: Rhetorics of Science in Sea and Sound

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The aim is to explore the interplay between soundscapes and perceptions of beauty in the natural environment.
Reanalysis of Megan Poole’s work, 'Listening to Beauty', during the spring equinox
Personal observations and reflections in a natural yard setting
Increased awareness of the vibrant soundscape during the seasonal transition
Heightened appreciation of nature's auditory elements contributing to beauty perception

Implication

This exploration highlights how soundscapes affect perception of beauty in nature, indicating impact on human experience.

Abstract

Rereading Megan Poole’s Listening to Beauty in my yard the week of the spring equinox, the raucous soundscape of the new season demands my attention. Our loudest chicken is scolding the fish crows ...

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Melissa T Yang (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d3b2e1896536c8402c8 https://doi.org/10.1080/02773945.2026.2712201

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