ABSTRACT
Noise is a problem that every church must deal with regardless of its worship style or form. Noise is basically unwanted sound. It is important to realize that the definition of noise includes a subjective component. Noise is unwanted sound. Noise can be any sound that intrudes on someone's space. It can be sound that in another context may be deemed desirable. Noise can originate outside a structure or from within. It can be a by-product of the congregation itself. In any case, in all styles of worship we looked at in the previous section, unwanted sound will always be viewed as a hindrance. Unlike other aspects of acoustics, noise control or abatement is very difficult and expensive to achieve after a building is built. If noise control is built into the structure or design it will not be nearly as costly.
