Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas
Masking noise by introducing pleasant natural sounds is one of the soundscape design approaches to improve soundscape quality. In order to achieve good soundscape quality, it is necessary to consider both pleasantness and suitability of maskers. This study aims to investigate the effects of main fun...
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| author | Hong, Joo-Young Lam, Bhan Ong, Zhen-Ting Gupta, Rishabh Gan, Woon-Seng |
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| description | Masking noise by introducing pleasant natural sounds is one of the soundscape design approaches to improve soundscape quality. In order to achieve good soundscape quality, it is necessary to consider both pleasantness and suitability of maskers. This study aims to investigate the effects of main functions of places on suitability of natural sounds to mask traffic noises. Thirteen natural sounds including birds, insects and water sounds were used as acoustic stimuli. Spherical panoramic pictures of six locations in residential areas were captured for laboratory experiment. The laboratory experiments consisted of audio-only, visual- only, and audio-visual conditions. In the audio-only session, pleasantness of natural sounds were assessed, and suitable behavioural activities in the six locations were evaluated in the visual-only session. In the audio-visual session, suitability of the natural sounds as maskers were evaluated in the six different locations. The results showed that suitability of masker is significantly influenced by the contexts of the places in residential areas. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/830142019-12-06T15:10:14Z Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas Hong, Joo-Young Lam, Bhan Ong, Zhen-Ting Gupta, Rishabh Gan, Woon-Seng School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration Residential area Soundscape Masking noise by introducing pleasant natural sounds is one of the soundscape design approaches to improve soundscape quality. In order to achieve good soundscape quality, it is necessary to consider both pleasantness and suitability of maskers. This study aims to investigate the effects of main functions of places on suitability of natural sounds to mask traffic noises. Thirteen natural sounds including birds, insects and water sounds were used as acoustic stimuli. Spherical panoramic pictures of six locations in residential areas were captured for laboratory experiment. The laboratory experiments consisted of audio-only, visual- only, and audio-visual conditions. In the audio-only session, pleasantness of natural sounds were assessed, and suitable behavioural activities in the six locations were evaluated in the visual-only session. In the audio-visual session, suitability of the natural sounds as maskers were evaluated in the six different locations. The results showed that suitability of masker is significantly influenced by the contexts of the places in residential areas. NRF (Natl Research Foundation, S’pore) Published version 2017-09-28T09:26:51Z 2019-12-06T15:10:14Z 2017-09-28T09:26:51Z 2019-12-06T15:10:14Z 2017-07-01 2017 Conference Paper Hong, J.-Y., Lam, B., Ong, Z.-T., Gupta, R., & Gan, W.-S. (2017). Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas. 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, 699-. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/83014 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/43816 https://www.iiav.org/archives_icsv_last/2017_icsv24/index31b5.html?va=viewpage&vaid=429&said=5&session_id=15 199612 en © 2017 International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV). This paper was published in 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration (IIAV). The published version is available at: [https://www.iiav.org/archives_icsv_last/2017_icsv24/index31b5.html?va=viewpage&vaid=429&said=5&session_id=15]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. 6 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Residential area Soundscape Hong, Joo-Young Lam, Bhan Ong, Zhen-Ting Gupta, Rishabh Gan, Woon-Seng Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas |
| title | Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas |
| title_full | Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas |
| title_fullStr | Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas |
| title_full_unstemmed | Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas |
| title_short | Suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas |
| title_sort | suitability of natural sounds to enhance soundscape quality in urban residential areas |
| topic | Residential area Soundscape |
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