What Causes the ‘Murmur’ in a Crowd?

A crowd makes a murmur when lots of people are talking at the same time. Think of it like a group of friends all chatting in the background while you're trying to focus on your homework. When everyone is speaking softly and overlapping, it creates that gentle buzz we hear.

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Examples

  1. A classroom full of kids whispering during lunch
  2. A subway train where everyone is talking softly
  3. Friends chatting in the background while you're watching a movie

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