Optimisation of the Orchestra Pit Acoustics in Opera Houses by Acoustical Simulations using the Finite Element Method

Musicians in the orchestra pit in opera houses are exposed to relatively high sound pressure levels during the rehearsals and the performance. As a consequence, the communication between the diverse musicians is disturbed and potentially the hearing ability is endangered. In order to improve the sit...

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Main Authors: Kimmich Jan Michael, Schlesinger Anton, Ochmann Martin, Frank Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201825104065