DOI: https://doi.org/10.58874/SAAT.2022.167
Abstract:The work describes the acoustic properties of one of the two ancient theatres that existed n the city of Larissa, in Thessaly in central Greece. The first was initially excavated in 1910; since 1977, a more systematic project has been initiated to expose and preserve this monument. This theatre was initially built in the first half of the 3rd century B.C., within the ancient city at the foot of the fortified ancient acropolis. The theatre consists of the orchestra having a diameter of 25.5m (compared to 20m for Epidaurus), the cavea is divided in 11 sectors each with 25 tiers of seats and a partially preserved stage building is also in existence. The work, presents a first record of the acoustics of this monument based on in-situ measurements based on: (a) an omnidirectional microphone to derive the acoustics parameters of the Theatre and (b) with a binaural dummy head to derive the binaural responses and allow subsequent virtual soundscape auralizations. The results of these measurements are also compared to other ancient Theatres.
Keywords:ancient theatre acoustics, acoustic measurements, excavations
Pages:169-172
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