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February 2, 2026AcousticsOpen Access

Soundscapes Across Mountains and Cities: A Linguistic Study in the Trentino Region

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GGGiacomo GozziSTSimone TorresinLBLinda Badan

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This linguistic study compares soundscape perceptions in urban and mountain areas, suggesting a cultural legacy linked to natural environments.

Key Points

  • To analyze soundscape perceptions among residents of mountain and urban areas in Trentino and compare these findings with prior research.
  • Conducted a mixed-methods analysis using an open-ended questionnaire adapted from Guastavino.
  • Engaged 68 participants, with 31 from mountainous areas and 37 from urban settings.
  • Investigated differences in soundscape perception and the impact of a multilingual context.
  • Urban participants evaluate human sounds more negatively compared to mountain participants.
  • Mountain participants focus on identifying sound sources rather than sounds themselves.
  • Tranquility and silence are valued in both groups' ideal soundscapes, linked to natural environments.

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Gozzi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fe48c1c9540dea8102echttps://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics8010008
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