Acousticians designing performance halls choose the fabric for seat covers and curtains very carefully and even try to predict the type of clothing patrons will wear to performances, due to the ability of fabric to _________ sound.
A) refract
B) absorb
C) reflect
D) amplify

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Fabric can absorb sound, so selecting the right type of fabric can help to achieve the desired acoustic response in the performance hall. Choosing the wrong type of fabric could result in too much reflection or too much absorption of sound, which can negatively affect the acoustics of the space.

Acousticians Designing Performance Halls Choose the Fabric for Seat Covers