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Convention Paper

Vibration in Music Perception

Authors: Merchel, Sebastian; Altinsoy, M. Ercan

AES Convention 134 · Paper 8818 · May 2013

Abstract

The coupled perception of sound and vibration is a well-known phenomenon during live pop or organ concerts. However, even during a symphonic concert in a classical hall, sound can excite perceivable vibrations on the surface of the body. This study analyzes the influence of audio-induced vibrations on the perceived quality of the concert experience. Therefore, sound and seat vibrations are controlled separately in an audio reproduction scenario. Because the correlation between sound and vibration is naturally strong, vibrations are generated from audio recordings using various approaches. Different parameters during this process (frequency and intensity modifications) are examined in relation to their perceptual consequences using psychophysical experiments. It can be concluded that vibrations play a significant role during the perception of music.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 134
AES Convention
134
Paper number
8818
Publication date
May 6, 2013
Session subject
Perception
Affiliation
Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper