Wave (audience)

The wave (known as a Mexican wave in the English-speaking world outside North America and everywhere else simply as a stadium wave) is an example of metachronal rhythm achieved in a packed stadium when successive groups of spectators briefly stand, yell, and raise their arms. Immediately upon stretching to full height, the spectator returns to the usual seated position.

Wave (audience)

The wave (known as a Mexican wave in the English-speaking world outside North America and everywhere else simply as a stadium wave) is an example of metachronal rhythm achieved in a packed stadium when successive groups of spectators briefly stand, yell, and raise their arms. Immediately upon stretching to full height, the spectator returns to the usual seated position.