What is beating in ensemble tuning, and how is it corrected?

• A. Beating indicates perfect harmony and requires no adjustment.
• B. Beating occurs when two pitches are slightly out of tune; players adjust pitch until the beating stops or becomes a steady tone.
• C. Beating is a tempo marking in the score.
• D. Beating occurs when two pitches are perfectly in tune and should be maintained.

Answer: (B)