Tag: Theatre
The Acoustics of the Epidaurus Theatre
Situated across the Saronic Gulf from Athens, the ancient greek city of Epidaurus is home to a 15,000 seat theatre that was once used for lavish dramas and banquets. It is well known for having remarkable acoustic properties, allowing voices from the stage to travel clearly to the very top row of seats, without amplification.
Researchers from Georgia’s Institute of Technology have discovered the science behind the Greek theatre’s incredible acoustics, carrying out in-situ measurements and using computer modelling to determine what effect the steep incline and unique layout have on the propagation of sound.
