Francesco Menegat

Soundscape: elementi per un approccio plurale e collaborativo

Introduction

Soundscape: elementi per un approccio plurale e collaborativo. Esplora il soundscape con un approccio plurale e collaborativo. Working paper da un seminario su studi urbani ed eventi, offre nuove prospettive.

Abstract

Il working paper riflette il testo, con alcune aggiunte e variazioni, presentato dall’autore nel seminario del 27/04/2020 organizzato dal Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca di Studi Urbani e sugli Eventi (OMERO) e dall’Osservatorio MU.S.I.C. (discussant Giacomo Botta – Università di Helsinki e Alberto Vanolo - Università di Torino)

Review

This working paper, titled "Soundscape: elementi per un approccio plurale e collaborativo," introduces a conceptual exploration of soundscapes, advocating for a multifaceted and cooperative approach to their study and understanding. As indicated by the abstract, this text is a refined version of a presentation given at a seminar on April 27, 2020. The seminar was a scholarly event organized by the Interdepartmental Centre for Urban Studies and Events Research (OMERO) and the MU.S.I.C. Observatory, with notable discussants Giacomo Botta from the University of Helsinki and Alberto Vanolo from the University of Torino, establishing its academic grounding. The paper's central contribution appears to lie in its proposition for a 'plural and collaborative' framework for soundscape analysis. This framing suggests a valuable methodological direction, potentially fostering interdisciplinary dialogue by integrating diverse perspectives from fields such as urban studies, acoustics, sociology, and cultural geography. Such an approach moves beyond singular interpretations, enriching the understanding of complex auditory environments. The involvement of distinguished discussants at the original seminar further implies that the ideas presented have already undergone a degree of academic scrutiny and engagement, lending initial credibility to its theoretical propositions. However, as a 'working paper' derived from a seminar presentation, its current form likely implies certain limitations. It may be exploratory rather than a finalized, peer-reviewed article, potentially lacking the exhaustive literature review, detailed empirical data, or rigorous argumentation typically expected in a journal publication. Furthermore, the Italian title and abstract suggest the paper is written in Italian, which, while valuable for the Italian-speaking academic community, limits its immediate accessibility and broader international impact without translation or a comprehensive English abstract. For future development, the paper would benefit from a more explicit outline of the specific 'elements' and the practical implications of its proposed 'plural and collaborative' approach, along with concrete examples or case studies to illustrate its utility.

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