Tonic water Tonic water Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually now has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavor. It is often used in mixed drinks, particularly in gin and tonic. Quinine was added to the drink as a prophylactic against malaria, since it was originally intended for consumption in tropical areas of South Asia and Africa, where the disease is endemic. Quinine powder is so bitter that British officials stationed in early 19th century India
But what about the noise of crumpling paper which he used to do in order to paint the series of "Papiers froissés" or tearing up paper to make "Papiers déchirés?" Arp was stimulated by water (sea, lake, and flowing waters like rivers), forests made of wood, metal and glass, "O" is the sound of pouring or bubbling in water and crumpling and tearing paper, and "(" and ")" are also these sounds but cut in half, that is, sounded twice and always for the same length of time. Given the indeterminate nature of this composition, each performance tends to feature distinct traits, and the main performer is often credited for "realizing" the piece. The following is a partial list of recordings of this piece: But what about the noise of crumpling paper which he used to do in order to paint the series