Why is sound louder in a room with many people?

[poonintoon]

Why is sound louder in a room with many people?

Thanks

 

[ModusPwnd]

What sound?

 

[phinds]

It is NOT louder if you are talking about something other than a bunch of people making noise themselves. If you clap your hands and you are the only person in the room it will sound louder to you than if you clap your hands in a room full of people even if those people are being completely silent.

Why do you think this might be?

 

[sophiecentaur]

If you have ever staged a concert which requires very loud music, you will have found that hundreds of bodies just 'soak up' audio power. A 'sound check' is never totally reliable until the audience is actually there.

phinds has already asked: "Why do you think this might be?"

 

[PJC01]

for your question! The reason sound is louder in a room with many people is due to a phenomenon called reverberation. Reverberation occurs when sound waves bounce off of surfaces in a room, creating multiple reflections that can amplify the original sound. In a room with many people, there are more surfaces for the sound waves to bounce off of, such as walls, floors, and people themselves. This creates a denser environment for sound waves to travel through, resulting in a louder overall sound. Additionally, the presence of more people in a room can also contribute to the overall noise level, as people tend to talk and make other noises, adding to the overall sound in the room. This can make it more difficult to hear individual sounds, making the overall sound seem louder. Overall, the combination of reverberation and increased noise levels from more people can contribute to the perception of a louder sound in a room with many people.