Acoustic design of performance spaces often places the performer relatively low in the hierarchy of needs in comparison to the quality of sound for an audience, and while there are a number of studies relating to solo performers’ and symphony orchestras preferred acoustic environments, there is a paucity of literature on objective measurements of the impact of acoustic spaces on smaller ensembles. This study aims to build a methodology for analysis of changes in ensemble musical expression caused by different acoustic environments and extends previous research in the area of acoustics and musical performance.

Authors: Weaver, James; Barthet, Mathieu; Chew, Elaine
Affiliation: Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
AES Convention: 145 (October 2018) Paper Number: 10108
Publication Date: October 7, 2018
Subject: Acoustics and Live Sound

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