Chronology Lab

Time soundscape

Imagine the sounds that marked hours before digital displays—bells, chimes, wind, and mechanical ticks.

Audio cues

Sounds
  • Bells tolling hour marks from cathedral towers—each hour a heartbeat for the town.
  • The whirr of escapement gears, releasing a tick every second and letting craft keep time.
  • Bugles or radio beacons announcing UTC time for broadcast and navigation crews.
  • Chimes layered with seasonal hymns, helping communities mark solstices and equinoxes.

Why sound matters

Presence

Embedding sound cues into rituals—alarms, chimes, or soft tones—makes time transitions tangible and memorable.