Sabine reverberation formula
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The Sabine reverberation formula is a foundational equation in architectural acoustics that relates a room’s reverberation time to its volume and total sound-absorbing surface.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Sabine formula for reverberation time | 1 |
| Sabine reverberation formula canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1471769 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sabine reverberation formula Context triple: [Wallace Clement Sabine, knownFor, Sabine reverberation formula]
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A.
The Science of Musical Sound
The Science of Musical Sound is a book by engineer and acoustics researcher John R. Pierce that explains the physical and perceptual principles underlying how music and sound are produced, transmitted, and heard.
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B.
Acoustics: Sound Fields and Transducers
*Acoustics: Sound Fields and Transducers* is a comprehensive reference book on the theory and practical applications of sound propagation and electroacoustic transducer design, co-authored by renowned acoustician Leo Beranek.
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C.
Writings on psychoacoustics and computer music
Writings on psychoacoustics and computer music is a collection of influential works by John R. Pierce exploring the perception of sound and its application in electronic and computer-generated music.
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D.
Acoustics (1954 book)
Acoustics (1954 book) is a foundational technical treatise by Leo Beranek that systematically presents the principles and applications of sound and vibration, becoming a classic reference in the field of acoustical engineering.
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E.
Acoustics Today
Acoustics Today is a magazine-style publication that provides accessible articles and updates on research, applications, and developments in the field of acoustics.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sabine reverberation formula Target entity description: The Sabine reverberation formula is a foundational equation in architectural acoustics that relates a room’s reverberation time to its volume and total sound-absorbing surface.
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A.
The Science of Musical Sound
The Science of Musical Sound is a book by engineer and acoustics researcher John R. Pierce that explains the physical and perceptual principles underlying how music and sound are produced, transmitted, and heard.
-
B.
Acoustics: Sound Fields and Transducers
*Acoustics: Sound Fields and Transducers* is a comprehensive reference book on the theory and practical applications of sound propagation and electroacoustic transducer design, co-authored by renowned acoustician Leo Beranek.
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C.
Writings on psychoacoustics and computer music
Writings on psychoacoustics and computer music is a collection of influential works by John R. Pierce exploring the perception of sound and its application in electronic and computer-generated music.
-
D.
Acoustics (1954 book)
Acoustics (1954 book) is a foundational technical treatise by Leo Beranek that systematically presents the principles and applications of sound and vibration, becoming a classic reference in the field of acoustical engineering.
-
E.
Acoustics Today
Acoustics Today is a magazine-style publication that provides accessible articles and updates on research, applications, and developments in the field of acoustics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
acoustical formula
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physical law ⓘ |
| applicationDomain |
classroom acoustics
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concert hall acoustics ⓘ recording studio design ⓘ theatre acoustics ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
auditoriums
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concert halls ⓘ enclosed rooms ⓘ lecture rooms ⓘ |
| assumes |
diffuse sound field
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relatively low average absorption coefficients ⓘ uniform distribution of absorption ⓘ |
| category |
acoustics equations
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empirical physical formulas ⓘ |
| defines |
A as total absorption in square metres sabin
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T as reverberation time in seconds ⓘ V as room volume in cubic metres ⓘ |
| describes | reverberation time in an enclosure ⓘ |
| developedBy | Wallace Clement Sabine ⓘ |
| expresses |
T inversely proportional to total absorption
ⓘ
T proportional to room volume ⓘ |
| field |
architectural acoustics
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room acoustics ⓘ |
| hasUnitConstant |
0.049 for imperial units
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0.161 for SI units ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | late 19th century ⓘ |
| influenced |
modern auditorium design
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standards for room acoustics ⓘ |
| limitation |
less accurate for highly absorptive rooms
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less accurate for non-diffuse sound fields ⓘ |
| mainQuantity |
reverberation time
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room volume ⓘ total sound absorption ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Wallace Clement Sabine ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Eyring reverberation formula
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sabin (unit of sound absorption) ⓘ |
| relates | reverberation time to room volume and total absorption ⓘ |
| symbolicForm |
T = 0.049 · V / A (imperial units)
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T = 0.161 · V / A (SI units) ⓘ |
| usedFor |
acoustic treatment planning
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design of room acoustics ⓘ estimating reverberation time ⓘ selection of acoustic materials ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Sabine reverberation formula Description of subject: The Sabine reverberation formula is a foundational equation in architectural acoustics that relates a room’s reverberation time to its volume and total sound-absorbing surface.
Referenced by (2)
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this entity surface form:
Sabine formula for reverberation time