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Soundscape And Worship Experience Of Contemporary Worship Music: A Case Study In Malaysia

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Soundscape And Worship Experience Of Contemporary Worship Music: A Case Study In Malaysia

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Soundscape and worship experience of contemporary worship music: A case study in Malaysia

Reece S Puay¹, Bhan Lam², Andrew Mitchell³

¹Department of Music, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Malaysia.

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America

|June 17, 2025

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Summary

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Contemporary worship music (CWM) in churches can be loud, with many congregants finding it harmful to hearing. Improving sound quality and awareness of auditory health can enhance worship experiences.

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Area of Science:

Acoustics
Musicology
Audiology

Background:

Contemporary worship music (CWM) utilizes sound reinforcement systems, raising concerns about sound levels and congregant experience.
Understanding the acoustic environment and its impact on worship is crucial for church communities.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate sound levels and congregant experiences of CWM in a Malaysian church.
To explore the relationship between perceived sound levels, auditory health, and overall worship experience.

Main Methods:

Convergent mixed methods approach combining sound level measurements (LAeq), questionnaires (86 respondents), and semi-structured interviews (8 informants).
Analysis of average sound levels during four worship sessions.
Correlation analysis between perceived sound levels, auditory health perception, and worship experience factors.

Main Results:

Average sound level measured at 85.8 dB.
66.3% perceived sound levels as loud; 54.6% as harmful to hearing.
Perceived sound levels, ISO Pleasantness, and audibility of singing significantly predicted overall worship experience, explaining 39.1% of variance.

Conclusions:

Congregant experiences of CWM soundscapes vary, influenced by perceived control, participation ability, and socio-cultural values.
Recommendations include improving soundscape quality and raising auditory health awareness.
Addressing diverse needs and values is essential for a more inclusive and engaging CWM experience.