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4. Re: terminology

Subject: 4. Re: terminology
From: "Lou Judson" inaudio
Date: Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:08 am ((PDT))
Think "polygraph"

<L>
On Mar 29, 2009, at 6:52 AM, Bernie Krause wrote:

Technically, that is correct, Greg. Just sounds a bit awkward since,
when used as a suffix,
"graph" has evolved to embody more of a visual representation than a
reference to writing,
although that was it's original connotation according the the OED.

Bernie

On Mar 29, 2009, at 4:01 AM, Greg Simmons wrote:

> --- In  Bernie Krause <>
> wrote:
>
>> Nevermind the digital era.
>
> If we consider that phonography means 'sound writing',







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