Global Soundscapes from the First Voyage of Circumnavigation, 1519-1522
Examination of the global soundscapes documented during the Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation (1519–1522), primarily through Antonio Pigafetta’s eyewitness account. It explores how sounds—ranging from natural phenomena and Indigenous musical performances to artillery discharges and liturgical chants—...
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| Tipo de recurso: | otro |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) |
| Repositorio: | DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:digital.csic.es:10261/393552 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10261/393552 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Soundscapes Circumnavigation Colonial encounters Sonic imperialism Pigafetta chronicle |
| Sumario: | Examination of the global soundscapes documented during the Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation (1519–1522), primarily through Antonio Pigafetta’s eyewitness account. It explores how sounds—ranging from natural phenomena and Indigenous musical performances to artillery discharges and liturgical chants—shaped cross-cultural encounters and colonial power dynamics. The analysis highlights the role of sonic intimidation (e.g., cannons), trade items like hawksbells, and musical exchanges in Southeast Asia. Irving critiques Eurocentric narratives, emphasizing silenced Indigenous perspectives while advocating for "global music history" frameworks. The study underscores sound’s centrality in mapping early modern intercultural contact, colonial aggression, and sensory historiography. |
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