Bernhard Schieber

Talking Drums

Knowledge

Talking drums use selected speech cues within specific linguistic and performance traditions. Shared phrases, language knowledge, and occasion help resolve ambiguity left by the acoustic signal. Evaluate a named system and audience; sound resemblance alone does not demonstrate universal message comprehension.

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Editorial orientation · Family

Tool

In this series, Tool names the editorial family primarily used to act on, examine, measure or organize communication. It includes instruments, methods, practices, protocols, codes and institutional arrangements. Membership does not certify effectiveness, portability or safe use in every setting.

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Codes & Communication Systems

Articulates signs and conventions through which information or meaning can be represented, recorded or transmitted. Interpretation depends on the relevant language, practices, users and context, not on a sign looking self-evident.

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