_______ refers to the loudness or softness of sounds in reference to a target.

• A. Projection
• B. Volume
• C. Tone
• D. Loudness

Answer: (A)

Projection is about directing your voice toward a target and adjusting its loudness so the listener can hear clearly, even at a distance. It combines breath support, forward resonance, and clear articulation to carry sound with the right intensity to the audience. This differs from volume, which is the raw amount of sound produced, and from loudness, which is how loud the sound is perceived—neither alone guarantees that the sound reaches the listener. Tone refers to the color or quality of the sound, not its distance or directed reach. So when describing how loud or soft something sounds in relation to a listener, projection best captures the idea of delivering sound toward a specific target.