Concept information
Preferred term
architectural acoustics
Definition
- Music is often rehearsed, performed, and listened to indoors, and the indoor architectural environment contributes much more than shelter from the weather. The important acoustical functions of rooms include providing a quiet environment; containing the sound so that it does not annoy others; concentrating the sound, so that it is sufficiently loud to satisfy a large audience; enhancing musicians' ability to hear each other and play as an ensemble; and enhancing the quality of musical sound. [Source: Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: An Encyclopedia; Architectural Acoustics]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/architectural_acoustics
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