Whale Song


The song is clearly audible through the hull of the research vessel. Depending on the proximity of the singer, the song is also audible while standing on the deck. The sound pressure level of the song is reduced significantly once it passes into the air. Whales speak to each other constantly. The cadence and syncopation of their normal conversations are much different from that of their songs. They often make sounds above water through their blow holes.

歌は、研究船の船体を通して、明らかに聞き取れます。歌手の近くに従い、デッキに立っている間、歌も聞き取れます。一旦それが空気に移るならば、歌の音圧レベルはかなり減らされます。クジラは、絶えず互いに話します。彼らの通常の会話の韻律とシンコペーションは、彼らの歌のそれと、非常に異なります。彼らは、彼らの風穴を通して水より上にしばしば音をたてます。