Set against festive trumpets, the chorus parts have an energy sustained by more than sonic effect.

Throughout the collection, Chivers experiments with the sonic effects of words rather than their literal meaning.

MUCH can be said for sheer sonic effect.

It is a form of highly textured, manipulated and layer noise that often creates a sonic painting-like effect.

It was a piece built around such sonic effects with too few ideas to give them much interest aside from satisfying the curious ear.

Maybe other conductors could indeed achieve his remarkable sonic effects - most of which are specifically indicated in the scores, by the way.

The novelty of his sonic effects has also been compared to the innovative music of Charles Ives.

"Releasing the orchestra from control can have an added sonic and emotional effect."

As for sonic effects, there may be a low hiss as we pass through the thickening atmosphere.

A variable volume foot pedal contributes to various sonic effects.