See Also: acoustics(dictionary)
acoustics(encyclopedia)
acoustics(medicine)
acoustics, architectural(encyclopedia)
speech acoustics(medicine)
Story(medicine)
sob story(dictionary)
story(dictionary)
story(1)(dictionary)
story(2)(dictionary)

acoustics, architectural (sh) and story(2) (iou)


acoustics, architectural (sh)




Relationship between sound produced in a space and its listeners, of particular concern in the design of concert halls and auditoriums.

Good acoustic design takes into account such issues as reverberation time; sound absorption of the finish materials; echoes; acoustic shadows; sound intimacy, texture, and blend; and external noise. Architectural modifications (e.g., orchestral shells, canopies, and undulating or angled ceilings and walls) may act as focusing elements to improve sound quality.


story(2) (iou)



story verb trans. Now rare exc. poet. LME.
[from STORY noun1.]
Orig., record historically, relate the history of. Later, tell as a story, tell the story of. LME.
Decorate with paintings or sculpture; represent in painting or sculpture. LME.