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Toposonic is an artistic project that aims to experience augmented reality of sound with a mobile application and headset or headphones. By moving around in the public space, the listener/walker influences the music and text he or she listens to. Thus, virtual sound characters appear and disappear during the walk, sounds and custom written music come to life, a second amazing reality is revealed to the curiosity of the listening walker.

Therefore, Toposonic aims to transform outdoor public spaces (parks, squares, etc.) by giving them a new sound and artistic dimension. In this metamorphosis with an almost magical character, the topology of the site is fundamental because it serves as an active setting. It is, for example, by approaching a water source that the music heard will evoke the liquid element, or by approaching a particular building that the text will be linked to its history. From the diversion of these points of reference from everyday life, several objectives emerge:

- To bring a wide audience to live an artistic experience, outside the conventional routes (concert hall, museum, etc.).

- To raise public awareness of different themes: sound environment, cultural heritage, history of a place, etc.

- To give a sound identity to a place.

Therefore, different versions correspond to different place where the project takes place.