7-3 Environmental Influence

How does the environment affect the performer?

The orchestra/ band members need to be able to hear each other when they perform or rehearse. Therefore, sound must be able to be carried from one side of the stage to another. Also, there must be a well balanced sound.

How does the environment affect the audience?

The audience wants to hear a uniformly surrounding sound. They expect to hear a balance between low and high frequencies. Also, they want to be able to recognize dynamic differences. Finally, they expect the architecture of the room to minimize echoes and decrease the transfer of audience noise (such as whispers, sneezes, shuffling, etc.)

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