Morning Symphony: The Harmony of Tradition, Technology, and Life

The morning hours are enveloped in a special energy, where technical changes, religious traditions, and everyday activities interweave into a living symphony of sounds. When old methods of lifting water give way to modern pumps, the familiar quiet ritual is replaced by constant mechanical clattering, immediately setting the rhythm of the morning. Equally vivid are the religious motifs: a broad range of sounds—from insistent voices reminiscent of minaret calls to quiet prayers that shroud the dawn in a unique spiritual atmosphere. And, of course, the daily urban clamor, accompanied by transportation sounds, residents' conversations, and the movement of everyday life, adds dynamism and a pulsating activity. Together, all these elements create a unique morning landscape where each sound finds its place in the overall harmony of awakening—bright and rich, infused with an energy that sets the tone for the entire day.

What reasons can explain the loud noise and activity of people in the morning?

Based on the materials from the provided sources, several reasons can be highlighted for the loud noise and increased activity in the morning.

Firstly, technical and domestic reasons. For instance, a quote from document link describes a situation where the change in the method of lifting water—from using a winch in a monastery to employing a modern pump—results in the mechanism constantly emitting a clattering, vibrating sound. Additionally, there is mention of monks whose loud conversation added extra noise:
"I remember when in the monastery we used to fetch water from the spring and slowly lift it to the fourth floor using a winch and special containers. And now water is pumped by a pump, and you constantly hear it clattering... Once, some monks from another monastery came to my cell. They were talking loudly. 'Quiet down,' I said to one of them, 'you can be heard from afar'."
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Secondly, cultural and religious traditions. The description of the morning sounds (from source link ) suggests that early hours feature phenomena such as calls resembling those from a minaret and sounds accompanying the prayers of the faithful. This indicates that religious practices—for example, calls to prayer or other sonic signals—might be one of the reasons for the morning noise:
"No... I hear a doleful cry—an undying voice from the minaret. A rhythmic, drilling whistle—is that the only sign of dawn? What else do I hear? The prayers of the faithful have ascended to God from the hand of an angel. And the angel took a censer, and soon the scent of incense will fill the air."
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Furthermore, everyday life and routine activities also contribute. As evidenced by the description in the novel referenced in document link , the morning chaos may include the sounds of moving vehicles (such as shouts and clamor similar to the cries of horses) and the daily activities of residents, leading to a characteristic “din”:
"And there is more and more brightness... There, they make noise as if breaking something. Cries like those of horses and a clatter...—are they not pounding the cellars? The voice of Vasily-Vasilych, as if shouting into a pillow, is faintly heard through the windows, yet the glass still rattles."
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Additionally, the biological aspect cannot be ignored, as early rising—mentioned in one of the accounts—leads people to commence their active day at dawn, which in turn may create an impression of heightened noise in the morning:
"They talked a lot about both amusing and sad things. My biological alarm clock keeps waking me at four o’clock local time..."
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Thus, the loud noise and early morning activity of people can be explained by a combination of technical factors (the operation of mechanisms and household devices), cultural-religious traditions (such as calls to prayer and religious chants), and everyday activities (early rising, traffic, and typical city noises).