Abstract

The purpose of the article is to offer a method of aesthetic evaluation of the acoustic properties of concert halls based on the subjective perception of the sound of musical material. The research methodology is based on the following methods: analytical is used to study the scientific literature; theoretical – to define special terminology, describe the phenomena that occur during research and parameters used for the subjective assessment; empirical – while listening to orchestras in a concert hall with subsequent expert evaluation of the results; comparative – to compare the results of research; methods of analysis and synthesis – to process the results of research, and also the interviewing method – to get information from musicians and active listeners. The scientific novelty of the article is an attempt to give an aesthetic assessment of the sound of the orchestras in the concert hall of the Solomiya Krushelnytska Lviv National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre by studying the phenomenon of subjective perception of musical material. Conclusions. The study has demonstrated that the subjective assessment of the acoustics of concert halls requires the selection of evaluation criteria and the establishment of their relations with objective acoustic parameters. Subjective evaluation and objective parameters are correlated with each other and give a complete description of the sound of the orchestra in the concert hall. Subjective assessment of the acoustic quality of concert halls is fully confirmed by objective acoustic parameters. Its application can be considered justified. It has received a clear confirmation from the professional musicians. The verbal questioning among ordinary concert-goers has shown the onesidedness of their assessments. They vary between “good” and “excellent” and thus, are less accurate.

Highlights

  • Objective acoustic parameters characterize acoustics of the enclosed space

  • The purpose of the article is to offer a method of aesthetic evaluation of the acoustic properties of concert halls based on the subjective perception of the sound of musical material

  • The research methodology is based on the following methods: analytical is used to study the scientific literature; theoretical – to define special terminology, describe the phenomena that occur during research and parameters used for the subjective assessment; empirical – while listening to orchestras in a concert hall with subsequent expert evaluation of the results; comparative – to compare the results of research; methods of analysis and synthesis – to process the results of research, and the interviewing method – to get information from musicians and active listeners

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Introduction

Objective acoustic parameters characterize acoustics of the enclosed space. In our study, this is the acoustics of the concert hall. Many years of research has shown that the acoustic properties of concert halls cannot be characterized only by objective parameters. The purpose of this article is to offer a method of aesthetic evaluation of the acoustic properties of concert halls based on the subjective perception of the sound of musical material. Subjective assessment was carried out according to such criteria as: spatial impression, spatial perspective (liveness); width, binaural spatiality; timbre; clarity, transparency, intelligibility; loudness, dynamic range; intimacy; texture; sound balance; room support (musicians of orchestra); freedom from noise and distortions (Voitovych, 2018; Hoeg et al, 1997).

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