Answer the following in brief:
 
What is reverberation? How is it reduced in large halls and auditoriums?
 
Reverberation is the due to  from the walls, ceiling and other surfaces even after the sound source has stopped. In large halls and auditoriums, reverberation is reduced by using sound-absorbing materials such as on the walls, ceilings and floors. These materials absorb a part of the sound energy and , making the sound clearer.