ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sound map

Imagine you're playing a game of hide-and-seek, but instead of looking for people, you're listening for sounds. That's kind of like what a sound map is! It's a special kind of map that shows you where different sounds come from in a certain place.

For example, let's say we're making a sound map of a park. We might draw a picture of the park and then mark on the map where we hear birds singing, dogs barking, people talking, leaves rustling in the trees, and anything else we hear.

This helps us understand the different sounds we can hear in a certain place and how they all fit together. With a sound map, we can listen closely to our surroundings, and make a record of what we hear. We can share our map with others too, and help them understand what it's like to visit that place.

In summary, a sound map is a fun way to explore and learn about the different sounds in our world and how they all fit together in a specific location!