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A typical string quartet consists of two violin players, a viola player, and a cello player. When a string quartet performs, one violinist and the cellist usually sit facing the audience. The violist and the other violinist usually sit facing each other. This seating arrangement causes the viola’s carved sound openings, or f-holes, to be angled away from the audience. Therefore, if the viola player has a musical solo and wants to make sure that the audience can hear it clearly, the violist typically __________

Which choice most logically completes the text?

A

looks at the sheet music instead of looking at the audience.

B

instructs the other members of the quartet to play louder.

C

plays at the same volume as the cellist.

D

shifts position in order to face outwards toward the audience.