A murmur, stir, or commotion made by people — a sudden audible reaction like a gasp, buzz, or uproar.
優勝が決まると、観客席にどよめきが起こった。
When the championship was decided, a stir went through the stands.
その知らせが広まると町中にどよめきが走った。
When the news spread, a commotion ran through the town.
静かな会場に突然どよめきが起き、スピーカーが一瞬止まった。
A sudden murmur broke the quiet hall and the speaker paused for a moment.