| Issue |
Acta Acust.
Volume 8, 2024
Topical Issue - The Sound of Ancient Theatres
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|---|---|---|
| Article Number | 25 | |
| Number of page(s) | 9 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/aacus/2024017 | |
| Published online | 19 July 2024 | |
Scientific Article
Acoustic analysis of a well-preserved Renaissance music space: The Odeo Cornaro in Padua★
Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN), University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna 40136, Italy
* Corresponding author: giulia.fratoni2@unibo.it
Received:
28
April
2023
Accepted:
13
May
2024
The Odeo Cornaro is a remarkable example of Renaissance architecture featuring an octagonal umbrella-vaulted hall surrounded by four adjacent barrel-vaulted spaces. According to the principles outlined by Vitruvius, the central octagonal hall was prized for its acoustical qualities, emphasizing sound propagation and vocal resonance. Due to its remarkably well-preserved condition, the structure continues to serve as a prestigious venue for musical and cultural events. This study investigates the acoustic of this remarkably preserved musical space, employing measurements and numerical models. Finite element analysis and geometrical acoustics models were employed to gain comprehensive insights into sound pressure level distribution across a broad frequency spectrum. The Odeo stands as an outstanding historical music venue due to its capacity to enhance vocal projection while maintaining an intimate ambience during musical performances.
Key words: Renaissance music space / Central-plan architectures / Modal sound field / Wave-based room acoustic simulations / Geometrical acoustics
© The Author(s), Published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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