ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sound sculpture

Have you ever banged on some pots and pans or blown a whistle? That's making sounds! Now imagine you can make sounds with things that look like sculptures. That's what sound sculpture is!

Sound sculptures are objects, like big metal tubes, that create sounds when someone interacts with them. You can tap, hit, or shake them to make different noises. Some sound sculptures also have gadgets inside that make cool sounds without you even having to touch them!

People make sound sculptures to create music or sounds that help us feel different emotions. Sometimes they're played in concerts, and sometimes they're just something cool to look at and listen to in a park or museum.

Just like art, sound sculptures come in all shapes and sizes. Some look like big metal flowers, and some look like colorful lollipops. It's really cool to see what different artists come up with!