The philosophy of sound primarily explores the nature, perception, and significance of sound as a phenomenon. Key topics include the ontology of sound—what sounds fundamentally are and how they exist; the phenomenology of auditory experience, focusing on how we perceive and interpret sounds; the relationship between sound and meaning, especially in language and music; the aesthetics of sound, including what makes sounds or music beautiful or expressive; and the ethics and politics of sound, such as noise pollution and soundscapes in social contexts. Additionally, it examines the distinction between sound and silence, the role of sound in communication, and the metaphysical questions about whether sounds are events, objects, or properties. These topics intersect with acoustics, cognitive science, music theory, and environmental philosophy, making the philosophy of sound a multidisciplinary field.