As paredes e os sons: explorando diferentes espaços da escuta musical

Abstract

The connections between sounds and the idea of space in music may exist either in the aesthetic realm within their concepts, styles and in the approximation of their constitutive elements or in the technical realm, at their physical intersection in room acoustics. From this notion, this research aimed at concrete, non-abstract, relations between Music and Architecture, to explore different spaces in musical listening. Without the purpose of closing possible abstract associations, this work focus on the tangible elements of these two fields of investigation, hoping to give structure to some of their subjective character. It is based on form and materials, present in architectural and musical constructions.The present work sets off from different intersections of these two arts, with a brief historical review of some spaces that were important to musical performances. Then, it is developed a case study about the auditorium of the UFMG School of Music (Federal University of Minas Gerais), through acoustic measurements and simulations - the latter by means of a virtual model. The acoustical parameters calculated with these two techniques are compared. In addition, it is proposed complementary approach for the analysis of measurement and simulation sound responses, with the help of a varied selection of music samples. In the end, the research addresses, in a conceptual manner, the creative potential of room acoustics simulation technology, foreseeing its insertion as a possible tool for contemporary music practices.