Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Polish term or phrase:
Sklepienie szeptane
English translation:
whispering ceiling
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Biurobob
Aug 31, 2018 12:36
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Polish term
Sklepienie szeptane
Polish to English
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Architecture
Kontekst: Wnętrze biblioteki słynie z doskonałej akustyki dzięki odpowiednio ukształtowanemu sklepieniu – jest ono jednym z nielicznych znanych na świecie tzw. sklepień szeptanych.
Objaśnienie: Osoba stojąca w rogu pomieszczenia znakomicie słyszy szept osoby, która stoi po przeciwległej stronie.
Objaśnienie: Osoba stojąca w rogu pomieszczenia znakomicie słyszy szept osoby, która stoi po przeciwległej stronie.
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whispering ceiling
z ukłonem do Anny i Dreamscar ....
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Detail of the "whispering ceiling" in the registry room at Ellis Island. Designed by the same person who designed the ceiling of Grand Central Station. It is possible to stand on opposite sides of the balcony (see next photo) and have a whispered conversation thanks to its acoustical properties. -
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Note added at 11 hrs (2018-09-01 00:18:42 GMT)
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A round turret room that served as the library features a "whispering ceiling," designed so that the slightest whisper carries across the room. - http://archive.boston.com/travel/articles/2007/07/01/from_a_...
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Detail of the "whispering ceiling" in the registry room at Ellis Island. Designed by the same person who designed the ceiling of Grand Central Station. It is possible to stand on opposite sides of the balcony (see next photo) and have a whispered conversation thanks to its acoustical properties. -
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Note added at 11 hrs (2018-09-01 00:18:42 GMT)
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A round turret room that served as the library features a "whispering ceiling," designed so that the slightest whisper carries across the room. - http://archive.boston.com/travel/articles/2007/07/01/from_a_...
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It is also very famous for excellent accoustics thanks to specially shaped vaults - the so called whisper vaults. - https://poland.travel/en/tourist-attractions/the-postaugusti...