Jeanette has a rather large group of peers, both boys and girls, with whom she shares some common interests. This group is known in the school as the "musicals," and they all participate in choir, band, or orchestra. They frequently get together to play music, discuss performances, or just hang out. In this example, the "musicals" are a ____.

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The "musicals" are described as a large group of peers with common interests, which fits the definition of a "crowd" in the context of social groups, especially within schools. Crowds are larger, more loosely organized groups with shared interests or activities, unlike cliques which are smaller and more tightly-knit.

Jeanette Has a Rather Large Group of Peers, Both Boys