areaalisten
Areaalisten are researchers and practitioners in sound studies who focus on the acoustic character of geographic areas and how listening changes across spaces. The approach treats sound as a property of place and time, rather than as isolated events, and often involves fieldwork, listening sessions, and spatial analysis.
Origin and usage: Areaalisten is a Dutch neologism formed from areaal (area-based or regional) and the agentive
Methods: Areaalisten use soundwalks, long-term audio recording, and participatory listening exercises. They may combine qualitative interviews
Applications and reception: The approach informs urban design, noise management, heritage interpretation, and public-art projects by
Related concepts include soundscape, acoustic ecology, field recording, and urban sound art.