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In this audio recording titled "Rotating Sewer Lid," the primary soundscape brings to the fore the distinctive, metallic character of a sewer lid. The lid can be heard as it rotates, creating a rhythmic clacking sound, similar to the resonant beat of a snare drum. Interspersed within this main sound, there are intermittent clicks, as if the metal lid is connecting with something solid during its rotation. The click is sharp and clear, providing a contrasting punctuation to the continuous clacking of the rotating lid. In the background, the subdued hum of traffic can be discerned. The sounds of engines, tires on the pavement and the occasional honk form a constant, almost soothing undertone, painting a vivid picture of a busy roundabout surrounding the sewer lid. The combination of the rotating, clacking sewer lid, the clicking sounds, and the ambient traffic noise creates an urban soundscape that is rich in texture and rhythm. It is a harmonious
