Abstract
In the present study, urban soundscape has been investigated by social survey and soundwalking. An intensive social survey using 11-point numerical scale was carried out with narrative interviews; the dominant contexts affecting the perception of urban soundscape were derived from the survey: visual image, acoustic comfort, and natural brightness. Thus, the effects of contexts on the perception of soundscape were also confirmed by soundwalking. In addition, the effects of water sounds on the enhancement of urban soundscape were examined; auditory experiments were performed to enhance the perception of urban spaces with various kinds of water sounds. Water sound, which had 3 dB less than urban noise, was found as a preferable masker. Visual images, as well as acoustical characteristics of water sounds, had an effect on the perception of urban soundscape.
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