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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Acoustics
  • Human Geography

Background:

  • Soundscape research consistently shows context is crucial for understanding sound.
  • The definition and indicators of context in soundscape studies are currently ambiguous and inconsistent.
  • A systematic framework is needed to clarify the soundscape-context relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and define the concept of context in soundscape studies.
  • To develop a framework for understanding the relationship between soundscapes and their contexts.
  • To propose standardized indicators for context in soundscape research and practice.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search of 14 theoretical and 52 empirical studies.
  • Analysis of soundscape-context theory evolution and definitions.
  • Categorization of context into spatial-physical and socio-cultural attributes with associated indicators.

Main Results:

  • Context is defined as non-acoustic components within the spatiotemporal scene of soundscape experience.
  • Spatial-physical context includes macroscale, mesoscale, and microscale attributes.
  • Socio-cultural context indicators are challenging to standardize and often qualitative.

Conclusions:

  • The relationship between soundscape and context is dynamic and reciprocal.
  • Context influences acoustic events and perception, while soundscapes can modify context.
  • The proposed framework promotes a standardized paradigm for integrating contextual factors in soundscape research.