2001 Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 69-75
Based on the model of auditory-brain functioning, first of all, temporal and spatial acoustic factors are described. First of all, primary sensations in relation to these factors in which a duration sensation is introduced in addition to loudness, pitch, and timbre, are described. Then, the theory of subjective preference of listeners as well as of musician is described. From the results of subjective preference of both listeners and musicians, for example, we may obtain a knowledge selecting suitable music programs to be performed in a given concert hall and the best location to perform music on the stage. Musicians perceive the importance of reflection in music performance adjusting the height of canopy above the stage, blending performer and hall sound. Also, a diagnostic system is proposed for testing physical properties and calculating psychological attributes at each seat after construction of halls toward meaningful control of sound fields. Such the preference theory incorporating temporal and spatial values may be applied for visual environments.
