Gong and Trumpet

20″x 45″x 9″
Speakers, wood, wire, etc.
1994
$3,000

Text: The Americans use a variety of musical instruments in a coded system of communication. An individual’s selections of musical style, lyric content, and sound level send messages to others regarding his or her social status, philosophical orientation, and personal power. Organizations use various types of music in public settings to indicate appropriate behaviors, such as: waiting in line, working quickly, and looking at objects to purchase. ©