Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Schallarkaden
English translation:
abat-sons
Added to glossary by
Emily Plank
May 22, 2010 06:44
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Schallarkaden
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Found in a church. Apparently also a synonym for "Klangarkaden". I have found a German definition which says this: Bogenöffnungen im Glockengeschoß eines Kirchturmes
My context is:
"Sparsame rundbogige Durchfensterung und Zwillingsfenster als Schallarkaden."
That is the only part of the sentence relating to the Schallarkaden so that's all I can provide. I have temporarily translated it as "sound arcades" as I am not an architecture specialist. Would much appreciate any input!
My context is:
"Sparsame rundbogige Durchfensterung und Zwillingsfenster als Schallarkaden."
That is the only part of the sentence relating to the Schallarkaden so that's all I can provide. I have temporarily translated it as "sound arcades" as I am not an architecture specialist. Would much appreciate any input!
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abat-son
An abat-son (usually plural abat-sons) is an architectural device constructed to reflect sound in a particular direction. Typically it takes the form of large louvers which direct the sound of church bells from a bell tower toward the ground.
In general use, any louvers in a bell tower are commonly called abat-sons, whether they are designed to redirect sound or merely to prevent ingress of water.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abat-son
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An abat-son (usually plural abat-sons) is an architectural device ... louvers which direct the sound of church bells from a bell tower toward the ground. ...
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15 Jun 2008 ... Encyclopedia article of Abat-son at Reference.com compiled from ... direct the sound of church bells from a bell tower toward the ground. ...
www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Abat-son
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Abat-sons, from the "Dictionary of French Architecture of XI to XVI Century", by Eugène Viollet-Le-Duc, 1856.
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Evidently taken from the French but used in English also.
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You're welcome!
In general use, any louvers in a bell tower are commonly called abat-sons, whether they are designed to redirect sound or merely to prevent ingress of water.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abat-son
Have a lokk at the picture
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Note added at 15 mins (2010-05-22 07:00:24 GMT)
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abat-son -
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Note added at 16 mins (2010-05-22 07:01:05 GMT)
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An abat-son (usually plural abat-sons) is an architectural device ... louvers which direct the sound of church bells from a bell tower toward the ground. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abat-son -
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Note added at 16 mins (2010-05-22 07:01:45 GMT)
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15 Jun 2008 ... Encyclopedia article of Abat-son at Reference.com compiled from ... direct the sound of church bells from a bell tower toward the ground. ...
www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Abat-son
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Note added at 1 hr (2010-05-22 08:40:32 GMT)
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Abat-sons, from the "Dictionary of French Architecture of XI to XVI Century", by Eugène Viollet-Le-Duc, 1856.
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Note added at 11 hrs (2010-05-22 18:39:01 GMT)
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Evidently taken from the French but used in English also.
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Note added at 4 days (2010-05-27 06:28:11 GMT) Post-grading
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You're welcome!
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