Bathroom singing, also known as singing in the
bathroom, singing in the bath, or singing in the shower is a widespread
phenomenon.
Many people sing in the bathroom because it acts as an echo chamber,
especially with tiles installed. The multiple reflections from walls
enriches the sound of one's voice, and "bathroom singers" enjoy
themselves. Small dimensions and hard surfaces of a typical bathroom
produce various kinds of standing waves, reverberation and echos, giving
the voice a "studio quality".[1]
This habit was reported (with an attempt of explanations) centuries ago.
For example, Ibn Khaldun in Chapter 1 of his Muqaddimah writes:[2]
"Likewise, when those who enjoy a hot bath inhale the air of the bath,
so that the heat of the air enters their spirits and makes them hot,
they are found to experience joy. It often happens that they start
singing, as singing has its origin in gladness."
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