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Abstract
The article gives a full report of the sound analysis and visualization methods used for examining the acoustic characteristics of the echoes at prehistoric rock art sites in Finland. The methods developed in the University of Helsinki Music Research Laboratory are exemplified with previously unpublished data gathered mostly during the field season 2018 in the Lake District of southeastern Finland. The primary audio analysis method is multichannel impulse response measurement using a custom-designed tetrahedron microphone array and various types of excitation signals. The impulse responses are used for both analyzing the audio spectrum and angle of arrival of the echoes projected by the painted cliffs using custom-written signal analysis software.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Archaeoacoustics: Scientific Explorations of Sound in Archaeology |
Editors | Miriam Kolar, David Lubman |
Publisher | Acoustical Society of America Press |
Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2022 |
MoE publication type | A3 Book chapter |
Projects
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CDAM: Cognitive Digital Archaeomusicology: Exploring subjective perception of indigenous sacred sites using 3D VR reconstructions and eye tracking
Lappi, O. (Project manager), Pekkanen, J. (Participant), Rainio, R. (Participant) & Lassfolk, K. (Participant)
01/01/2018 → 31/12/2018
Project: Research project
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Acoustics and auditory culture at hunter-gatherer rock art sites in Northern Europe, Siberia and North America
Rainio, R. (Project manager)
01/09/2017 → 31/08/2023
Project: Research project
Equipment
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University of Helsinki Music Research Laboratory
Ojanen, M. (Manager)
Department of Philosophy, History and Art StudiesFacility/equipment: Research Laboratory