1. Sound is the result of shifting air pressure over time and travels in the form of longitudinal waves through air. Acoustics is the science of sound and how it affects our lives through communication, music, and other applications. 2. A recording studio consists of a live room for performances, isolation booths for loud instruments, and a control room for equipment. Additional rooms include dead rooms which have little reverberation for clear vocal recordings. 3. Studio design aims to control sound through soundproofing techniques. Walls have patterns to absorb sound and prevent leakage. Reverberation and unwanted noise are also issues that studio design and equipment aim to mitigate for high quality recordings.