Acoustically speaking.

Features the acoustics considerations incorporated in the building of the Princess of Wales Theater in Canada. Collaboration of John P.M. O'Keefe and Canadian architect Peter Smith; Importance of reflected sound; Construction of two balconies in a horse-shoe plan; Built using heavy materials; Acoust...

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Published in:	Performing Arts & Entertainment in Canada Vol. 28; no. 1; p. 7
Main Author:	Sheen, Peter
Format:	Article
Published:	Performing Arts & Entertainment in Canada Spring93
Subjects:	Theaters Ontario Toronto (Ont.) Canada
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	Features the acoustics considerations incorporated in the building of the Princess of Wales Theater in Canada. Collaboration of John P.M. O'Keefe and Canadian architect Peter Smith; Importance of reflected sound; Construction of two balconies in a horse-shoe plan; Built using heavy materials; Acoustical diffusion; Orchestra pit; Predicting sound-wave motion using advanced, self-designed computer programs.