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Whispering gallery
/wˈɪspəɹɪŋ ɡˈaləɹi/
/wˈɪspɚɹɪŋ ɡˈælɚɹi/Whispering gallery
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Flüster Galerie, Flüsterraum
a curved architectural space where sound waves can travel along the walls, allowing whispers to be heard clearly from one side to the other
What is a "whispering gallery"?
A whispering gallery is a unique architectural feature where sound can travel across long distances along curved walls, allowing a person to whisper at one point and be heard clearly at another, even if it is far away. This effect is typically found in large domes or circular buildings, where the curved surfaces carry sound waves around the space. Whispering galleries are often located in places like churches, cathedrals, or other grand structures with circular or curved designs. The design creates an unusual acoustic phenomenon that can be both surprising and entertaining.
whispering gallery
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The cathedral had a whispering gallery, where visitors could whisper on one side and hear the sound clearly on the other.
The acoustics in the old church were so precise that the whispering gallery allowed even the faintest sounds to be carried across the building.
Standing in the whispering gallery of the grand hall, we could hear each other’s whispers despite being far apart.
The tour guide explained how the whispering gallery in the dome allowed sound to travel across the space with ease.
As she stood in the whispering gallery, Emma was amazed at how her soft voice could be heard on the other side of the room.
