You Listen to a Live Orchestra Concert from a Cheap

question 59

Multiple Choice

You listen to a live orchestra concert from a cheap seat far away,high up in the balcony.The music seems to be a little out of sync with the conductor's beat.Why?

• A)The musicians are paying no attention to the conductor.
• B)You are noticing a time lag due to the finite speed of sound.
• C)The orchestra is not very good.
• D)The viola section is dragging.

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