auditory landscape

An auditory landscape refers to the collection of sounds that characterize a particular environment or place. It includes natural sounds like birds, wind, or water, as well as human-made noises such as traffic, conversations, or music. These sounds help shape how we experience and interpret a space, providing insights into its mood, activity, and function. Just as a visual landscape offers visual cues, the auditory landscape offers an acoustic sense of the environment’s atmosphere and identity. It’s a dynamic layering of sounds that contribute to the overall sensory experience of a location.