Researchers use technology to virtually recreate concert hall acoustics

Researchers use technology to virtually recreate concert hall acoustics 12/15/2016 02:15 PM EST From the sweeping sounds of strings to the full and hearty woodwinds, live orchestral performances have a way of enveloping listeners within musical compositions. But not all symphonies are created equal--much of what determines whether or not a listener enjoys a live concert relies on the venue itself. Now, researchers at Penn State University are using technology to study these individual differences in acoustic design and listener tastes. Full story at http://news.psu.edu/story/440322/2016/12/06/research/researchers-use-technology-virtually-recreate-concert-hall Source The Pennsylvania State University This is an NSF News From the Field item. This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to mantiskhiralla@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111