Detection and classification of soundmarks and special features in urban areas

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Contributors

  • Margret Engel - , University of Salford (Author)
  • Andre Fiebig - , Technical University of Berlin (Author)

Abstract

Soundmarks started to be investigated in the 1970s by the composer Murray Schafer. The term was created based on association with landmarks, referring to community sound with specific qualities linked to a geographical area. The identification of soundmarks is significant due to anthropological reasons, as those sounds make the community's acoustic life unique. They deserve to be protected, reinforcing the anthropological characteristics of a community, and enriching the soundscape. The present work aims to systematically collect data on reported soundmarks in different urban scenarios in the German city of Aachen. The classification considers perceptual parameters [sound qualities, emotions, and memories composites], socio-cultural aspects, and objective parameters, such as acoustic and psychoacoustic indicators of the corresponding reported soundmarks.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICA 2022 - 24th International Congress on Acoustics
Place of PublicationGyeongju
Pages1-9
Number of pages9
Volume1
Edition1
Publication statusPublished - 25 Oct 2022
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Conference

Title24th International Congress on Acoustics 2022
Abbreviated titleICA 2022
Conference number24
Duration24 - 28 October 2022
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationHwabaek International Convention Center
CityGyeongju
CountryKorea, Republic of

Keywords

Keywords

  • Keynotes, Sound signals, Soundmarks, Soundscape