Investigating the effects of modern music genres on the likelihood of annoyance for residents living close to music venues and how this may influence noise mitigation strategy

Wheeler, Peter J; Sharp, David and Taherzadeh, Shahram (2023). Investigating the effects of modern music genres on the likelihood of annoyance for residents living close to music venues and how this may influence noise mitigation strategy. In: Proc. of the Institute of Acoustics: Acoustics 2023, 16-17 Oct 2023, Winchester, UK.

Abstract

This paper examines the average spectral energy distributions within a number of modern popular music genres. Focusing on the high levels of low frequency energy associated with some of these genres, the intrusiveness of low frequency noise on residents living close to music venues is discussed, and the need for new and more inventive methods of noise control from large scale events is highlighted.
First, the paper outlines the typical octave band spectra for four different popular music genres that are prevalent at large scale events at the current time. The apparent need for high levels of low frequency bass sounds at events is then discussed, together with how this requirement is more likely to cause annoyance for those living close to venues. Finally, the paper details various noise management techniques and methodologies currently used at events and explains why further research and advancements in noise control are required.

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