1. Acoustic signature of a space

Reverberation phenomenon

The phenomenon of reverberation depends essentially on the characteristics of the source (power, directivity, spectral and temporal content), the propagation medium (usually air), the nature of the walls and obstacles, and the geometry of the location. Reverberated sound thus conveys to the listener an acoustic imprint of the space, characteristic of the architecture and objects present. Many types of environment produce distinct and clearly identifiable reverberation effects: small rooms, concert halls, cathedrals, forests, mountains,...