Computational Methods and Techniques Across Acoustics

Sound in the World Throughout human history, people and cultures have created sound for more than simple communication. For example, early humans likely made music using primitive flutes (Atema, 2014) and considered sound integral in the design of cities (e.g., Kolar, 2018). Furthermore, the Mayans designed structures at the ruins at Chichen Itza in Mexico that used sound for worship (Declercq et. al., 2004). Specifically, clapping in front of the stairs of the El Castillo pyramid creates a sound resembling a highly revered bird by way of a series of reflections up the stairs (available at bit.ly/3jPfOTk).