Theme:
The archaeology of material culture, bodies and landscapes
Session format:
Session, made up of a combination of papers, max. 15 minutes each
Title:
Archaeoacoustics - discussing sound in archaeological contexts
Content:
This session will explore the role of sound in archaeological contexts from prehistoric to historical times. It will serve as a platform to promote discussion on a variety of themes related to sound archaeology, music archaeology and archaeoacoustics. To start with, we would like to foster debate on how sound may be used to produce intangible cultural signs that can act at the level of the individual and the collective. These may have multiple and multifaceted effects, particularly in the context of the sacred. Secondly, papers on new technologies enabling the analysis of sound behavior both in ancient artificial structures and landscapes will be welcomed. These may also relate to how architectural manipulation can have significant effects on the propagation of sound waves. The third theme to deliberate on will be new insights into how people in the past used special acoustic spaces and instruments for community rituals, musical performances, religious ceremonies, and navigating the landscape. Fourthly, we would like to encourage discussion on neuropsychological reactions to sound, particularly those associated with altered states of mind. Finally, contributions on the preservation of endangered sonic heritage and environments are also welcomed. In this session we aim to bring together researchers from various disciplines, such as archaeology, acoustic engineering, musicology, soundscape studies, anthropology, neuropsychology and heritage.
Keywords:
Archaeoacoustics, sound, music, ritual, soundscape
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Main organiser:
Dr. Tommaso Mattioli (Spain) 1
Co-organisers:
Dr. Riitta Rainio (Finland) 2
Affiliations:
1. University of Barcelona, Dept. of History and Archaeology
2. University of Helsinki, Dep. of Musicology
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