This is a sonification project I did while working with Dr. Janice Edgarly-Rooks and the REAL Program of Santa Clara University. Dr. Edgarly-Rooks specializes in a group of insects called Embioptera, more commonly called “Webspinners”. I used her research to create a five-movement piece which sonifies their step patterns.

Read the poster below to learn about Webspinners, the process of sonification, and to hear the music. You can also visit Edgerly-Rooks’ Lab which includes more about her research and some really great videos!

Webspinners 1st Movement
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Webspinners 2nd Movement
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Webspinners 3rd Movement
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Webspinners 4th Movement
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Webspinners 5th Movement
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