Twenty Thousand Hertz

Hear Here: The messy history of architectural acoustics

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Aug 26, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Cave Paintings and Acoustics

  • Prehistoric ancestors were fascinated by unusual acoustics in caves and stone circles.
  • Cave paintings often depict animals and are located in reverberant spaces, suggesting a link between sound and ritual.
INSIGHT

Ancient Acoustics

  • Ancient Greeks and Romans viewed architecture, science, and music as interconnected disciplines.
  • They designed spaces like amphitheaters to embody harmonic ratios, reflecting their belief in a holistic intellectual entity.
ANECDOTE

Amphitheater Acoustics

  • Amphitheaters, used for various events, showcased the acoustic knowledge of ancient civilizations.
  • These structures were designed to filter background noise, enabling audibility without electronic amplification.
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