Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
acoustical properties, theater, architectural acoustics
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
Architectural Acoustics is a field of study with many applications in building design, including office spaces, concert halls, and recording studios. Theaters must be carefully designed so that the speech intelligibility of actors is adequate for the audience. Since theater design is varied and unique to each venue, careful planning in theater design is necessary to achieve a listening environment acceptable to proscribed standards. Although tools exist to simulate a room and predict its acoustical properties, testing must be performed in a completed structure to determine if any changes need to be made.
Recommended Citation
Nutter, David and Leishman, Dr. Timothy
(2013)
"Characteristic Acoustical Properties of a Theater in the Round,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2719.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2719