Constructive and destructive interference

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    Joe goes to the concert hall and hears two pianos played at once. Each piano strikes an identical 250 Hz note.

    
    
          Q:  Does Joe hear constructive interference,
              destructive interference, or something 
              in between?
    
    
    
    
          Q:  If Joe wants to hear a louder sound,
              what should he do?  Be specific.