Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Rolling in 3D

So Adele is one of my new favorite singers. Check out the music video of her song "Rolling in the Deep" and see if you can spot the polyhedra (3D shapes).



Just remember, kids, never play with fire. But you can build your own polyhedron city using these Paper Models. Browse their site and see if you can find the names for all the polyhedra that make up Adele's paper city. Share your discoveries by posting a comment.



On more of a scientific note, I have to say that I also love all the glasses on the floor that show the vibration of the drum beat. I became fascinated with how sound vibrates through liquids one Sunday. The music at my church can get pretty loud, and they let us drink coffee during the service. So I was standing near a speaker and holding my coffee, and I could feel the vibrations of the music in the palm of my hand. Pretty cool. I had been to a Deaf church that had floors that would vibrate with the music, but I never thought that kind of technology could be as accessible as your favorite beverage.

And there is still more math to find in this music video! Can you identify the math concepts hidden in these stills?



 Remember to share your discoveries by posting a comment!