Abstract: A block (12) for use in interlocking, conjoined alignment with a plurality of like blocks to form a soundproofing barrier, said block (12) comprises a) a proximal panel (14) having a proximal right side and a proximal left side; b) a distal panel (16) having a distal right side and a distal left side, said distal panel (16) being longer, at its distal left side than the respective proximal right side forming a distal panel platform; the distal panel (16) and the proximal panel (14) being immovably coupled together and wherein at least one of the proximal panel (14) and the distal panel (16) comprises at least one corrugated flute.