Sci Fi writer with question about sound inside of tunnels.

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Sounds would indeed differ significantly in a tunnel made of ice compared to one made of dirt. The smooth surface of ice reflects sound waves more effectively, leading to louder and farther-reaching echoes. In contrast, dirt walls tend to absorb sound, resulting in a quieter environment with less echo. This fundamental difference in sound propagation is influenced by the materials' properties, such as density and surface texture, which can be manipulated for narrative purposes. Overall, an ice tunnel would create a more pronounced auditory experience than a dirt tunnel.
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I am wondering if sounds would be noticeably different inside of a tunnel made out of ice than for a tunnel made out of dirt/planet's crust. If so, can you think of any comparisons or general differences. For instance, would sounds echo louder/farther in one of them?

I suspect the properties (such as temperature and density) of the ice and dirt would affect the sounds but these are not relevant to my story so I can manipulate them, if need be, in order to achieve more of a difference.
 
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Smooth ice will reflect a lot of sound, whereas dirt walls will absorb more, so sound should be heard from further away in the ice tunnel.
 
Okay, thanks for the help.
 

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